Sturgeon Rock
From Portland Hikers Field Guide
- Hikes including this location:
- Silver Star via Grouse Vista Hike (TH | <-- --> | LOG)
- Latitude: 45.74829
- Longitude: -122.24871
- Maps: Portland Hikers Maps Google Earth
- Elevation: 4035 feet
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Description
Sturgeon Rock is a large basaltic monolith just to the west of Silver Star Mountain. It gets its name from its fin-like appearance when seen from Silver Star. Sturgeon Rock is traditionally known as the high point of Clark County. The rock actually crosses the county border into Skamania County at the point where a cairn sits. The USGS has the location of Sturgeon Rock incorrect. Please see the discrepancy by clicking on one of the map links above. Local hikers including Portland Hiker's own Don Nelsen fought to have the USGS recognize the mistake and modify the labeling on future maps. As of Summer of 2006, they have agreed to do so.
One can summit Sturgeon Rock. You can access it by taking the Sturgeon Stairway trail off the traditional south route up Silver Star called the Grouse Vista Trail (Grouse Vista does not pass the rock directly). Follow Sturgeon Stairway until you reached the back end (west-most) of the rock, then scramble up. You'll be treated to some great views of Pyramid Rock, Silver Star Mountain, Mount Rainier, Mount Saint Helens and Mount Hood.
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Related Discussions / Q&A
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- Highpointing (Skamania County high point)
- Sturgeon Rock identity problem solved!
- What's on YOUR current to do list? (brief mention)
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More Links
- SummitPost page
- Summit Post: Sturgeon Stairway route
- Chinook Trail association
- NWHiker.com: South loop hike #51
- Adam Schneider: wildflower photos
Page Contributors
- user:jeffstatt (primary)
