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6.2 miles
Distance
852 ft
Climb
-1,350 ft
Descent
01:58:00
Avg time
-498 ft
Altitude change
3,138 ft
Altitude min
4,178 ft
Altitude max
4,077 ft
Altitude start
3,579 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-35.2%
Grade max
38.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
925 ft
Distance flat
01:58:00
Avg time
Bluff Mountain Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSilver Star Scenic Area
North Bonneville, Washington -
Ref Number#172
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 40 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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SeasonSummer, Fall
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerUSFS, DNR
The Bluff Mountain trail is the eastern approach to the Silver Star mountain trail complex. The trail begins as an old road bed for the first 3 miles. The views are incredible from the get-go as you traverse a ridgetop and can peer down into canyons, valleys and glimpse Mt Hood towering in the distance. After about two miles you'll see Bluff Mountain become pronounced in front of you. At mile three, you'll be upon it as the trail starts to veer to the right (west) of it.
Continue on the trail another 2/3 mile as it keeps arcing to the right and heads due west. You'll see the distinctive Little Baldy Mountain right in front of you. You'll pass it to the left (the trail does not cross its summit) at just under the four mile mark. Little Baldy's top is mostly loose talus.Soon the trail narrows and climbs to the tops of a distinct spiny ridgeline, through rugged basaltic, volcanic outcrops. The trail will undulate, gaining and losing elevation. This area can be quite brushy as it receives very little maintenance.
Finally, at the 5 mile mark, you reach a junction with the Starway Trail where the seldom traveled Starway Trail meets. Snow in this area can last late into June. The trail ends at the Silver Star trail, where you can turn left and climb up to the dual summits of Silver Star mountain and take in the views of 5 volcanoes
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Directions to bluff-mountain trailhead
(45.749900, -122.242200)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bluff Mountain
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Where is Bluff Mountain located?
Bluff Mountain is located in Silver Star Scenic Area, North Bonneville, Washington, United States. It is part of the Silver Star Scenic Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.7499, -122.2422.
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How hard is Bluff Mountain?
Bluff Mountain is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Bluff Mountain?
Bluff Mountain has 852 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,350 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,138 ft to 4,178 ft.
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Is Bluff Mountain a point to point trail?
Bluff Mountain is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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