What is the current condition of the road leading to the trailhead?

Recent reports from [October 4](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-10-04.163211282567) indicate the road is rough but passable, with drivers needing to go slow. However, a report from [September 7](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-09-13.095330649075) suggests it is recommended for high clearance vehicles only due to abundant and rough water bars. Drivers with lower clearance cars may find it challenging, especially after rain.

Are there any significant obstacles or hazards on the trail itself?

No significant obstacles or hazards have been reported on Ed's Trail. Reports from [October 4](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-10-04.163211282567), [September 28](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-10-06.132205373950), September 7, and August 8 all describe the trail as being in good condition.

Is parking readily available at the trailhead?

Parking was plentiful at 8:45 AM on [August 8](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-08-08.150140353414), though cars had begun to park along the road side by the time the reporter returned. No other recent reports specifically mention parking availability.

Have there been any recent reports about wildlife or bugs?

No bugs have been reported on the trail according to the most recent reports on [October 4](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-10-04.163211282567) and [September 28](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-10-06.132205373950). There are no recent reports specifically mentioning wildlife sightings on Ed's Trail.

Silver Star Mountain - Ed's Trail

Southwest Washington

updated 1 month ago

The trail itself is in good condition with no snow or bugs reported recently. The road to the trailhead, however, remains a point of concern. While it was described as passable for all vehicles as of September 28, earlier reports from September 7 and October 4 suggest it is rough and may require high clearance or at least caution, especially after rain. Multiple reports from July 29 through October 4 confirm the trail is snow-free.

Generated from 15 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.

What hikers ask about Silver Star Mountain - Ed's Trail

Generated from the most recent trip reports, newest 1 month ago. Check anything you’d turn around for.

No trip reports on this trail in 1 month, so everything below is at least that old.

Recent reports from October 4 indicate the road is rough but passable, with drivers needing to go slow. However, a report from September 7 suggests it is recommended for high clearance vehicles only due to abundant and rough water bars. Drivers with lower clearance cars may find it challenging, especially after rain.