Silver Star mountain provides a rewarding hiking and climbing opportunity right off Highway 20. Its majestic barren rocky spires that rise out of the forested slopes seem beyond reach but in fact the summit block is attainable, though it requires a bit of exposed scrambling after a long hike and a glacier traverse.
The hike can be done in a day, but there are opportunities for camping at the "Bench", a flat spot around 6700 feet, or at the Burgundy col.
Minutes into the approach hike grand views open to Liberty Bell, Hinkhouse Peak, the Kangaroo Ridge and the hairpin turn on Highway 20.
Without proper glacier gear it's recommended to stop at the Burgundy col. The glacier traverse requires crampons and ice axe at a minimum, at least in late season when the glacier is harder to cross.
Silver Star Mountain (Okanogan)
48.5500,
-120.6306
Map & Directions
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Elevation Gain
- 4,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 8,876 feet
Highway 20 is closed from Ross Dam trailhead (milepost 134) to Early Winters (milepost 178) for the season.
Silver Star mountain provides a rewarding hiking and climbing opportunity right off Highway 20. Its majestic barren rocky spires that raise out of the forested slopes seem beyond reach but in fact the summit block requires a bit of exposed scrambling, after a long hike and a glacier traverse.
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Hiking Silver Star Mountain (Okanogan)
Map & Directions
Trailhead
Before You Go
Highway 20 is closed from Ross Dam trailhead (milepost 134) to Early Winters (milepost 178) for the season.
Parking Pass/Entry Fee
NoneWTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.
Getting There
From Winthrop, drive on Highway 20. The trailhead is at the first pullout after you pass the turnout to Cutthroat Creek trailhead, close to mile 165 marker. The actual trail descends down to the forest close to the Winthrop side of the pullout.
