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Previous hikes in this area are documented
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GETTING THERE
Starvation Creek exit (Exit 55) off of I-84. No pass required at this time.
Hike West a short way and then turn up (left) the trail as seen in the upper left
picture. About a 1/2 mile from the trailhead, you'll come to a fork as seen in
the picture on the upper right. To do Starvation Ridge, you'd go left and up.
About a mile from the trailhead you'll come up to the last really good, exposed
viewpoint. There are three power transmission towers there. Enjoy the view...
you'll be heading into the forest and following the ridge and gaining a lot more
altitude for the next 2 1/2 miles.
Trailhead to the summit takes about 6 hours.
About 3 miles from the summit and about 4 miles from the trailhead, you get your
first view of the Mount Defiance summit.
In about 1/2 mile you'll come to a fork that is a source of confusion to some.
Turn right and travel downhill for 1/2 mile and you'll come to Warren Lake.
After you pass Warren Lake you'll come on a scree field with some amazing views
of Mount Adams, Mount Rainier and Mount St Helens.
The last few hundred yards is on a service road. Alternately, you can head West
on the trail marked by two cairns. This will take you along an exposed ridge (with
views) and ends at the summit.
Mount Defiance summit.
We tried to get up here last December but the snow across the scree field was waist
high. This is our cute little Chrismas tree..... 3.15 miles from the trailhead and
in a clearing about 1/2 mile before the Mitchell turn off.
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