Join the Mazamas for a hike up Silver Star Mountain, that may be awash in flowers or could be partially buried in snow one week before Father's Day. We can't know this when I'm scheduling the hike months earlier. But either way, if skies are clear we'll have views of volcanoes near and far, and as a bonus we'll get a little scramble (may need to use our hands) and walk through a rock arch. I've had every kind of weather on this hike, from rainy walks on snow to gorgeous days with volcano views flanked by flowers.

Starting at the Ed’s Trailhead parking lot, there is enough parking for about a dozen vehicles with Discover Passes visible. Carpooling is important. Higher clearance is critical, 4WD less so. Directions can be viewed at https://maps.app.goo.gl/dECb2PtQAnA9chmt5. 

As for the hike, it's like a dream compared to Grouse Vista's rocky trail. We gain vistas and wildflowers after a half mile of hiking and 400' of elevation gain. We'll hike the Ed's Trail loop clockwise, taking Ed's Trail and its scramble sections uphill and the old roadbed downhill. In between we will take spurs to the Indian Pits and finally to the Silver Star summit for lunch. Except for the spurs, we'll be hiking due south before lunch and due north after lunch. Our expected stats are 7.5 miles with 1,850' of gain. 

Registration is required HERE