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DIRECTIONS Begin by driving to Battleground, either by going north on State Highway 503 from Interstate 205, or by going east on State Highway 502 from Exit 9 off Interstate 5. The two state highways intersect in the middle of Battleground. From here drive north 5.7 miles on Highway 503. Turn right on N.E. Rock Creek Road, which soon becomes Lucia Falls Road. After 8.5 miles turn right on N.E. Sunset Falls Road. Go another 2.0 miles on this road, and then turn right again onto N.E. Dole Valley Road. Stay on this road for 5.2 miles and a junction to the end of pavement. Turn left on Road L 1200 and climb 5.2 miles to the pass at Grouse Vista. The best parking is on the right.

The trail on the east side of the pass starts as an old jeep track blocked by berms intended to keep motor vehicles out. After about 0.1 mile, there is a junction with the Tarbell Trail, a narrow foot trail that bears off to the left. Take this pleasant little trail that goes up and down through woods that come alive in May with small pink blossoms of bleeding heart.