Difference between revisions of "Wind Mountain"
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[[Image:WindMountain LookingWest.JPG|thumb|300px|Hiker looking West from Wind Mt. summit ''(Jeff Statt)'']] | [[Image:WindMountain LookingWest.JPG|thumb|300px|Hiker looking West from Wind Mt. summit ''(Jeff Statt)'']] | ||
[[Image:WindFromDogMountain.jpg|thumb|250px|Wind Mountain from the summit of Dog Mountain ''(Todd Merkel)'']] | [[Image:WindFromDogMountain.jpg|thumb|250px|Wind Mountain from the summit of Dog Mountain ''(Todd Merkel)'']] | ||
[[Image:WindMountainLookSouth.jpg|thumb|250px|View due south from the Wind Mountain summit ''(Jeff Statt)'']] | [[Image:WindMountainLookSouth.jpg|thumb|250px|View due south from the Wind Mountain summit ''(Jeff Statt)'']] | ||
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* Hikes to this location: | * Hikes to this location: | ||
** {{Hike ring|trailhead=Wind Mountain Trailhead|hike=Wind Mountain Hike|log=Wind Mountain Hike/Log|previous=Wind Mountain Trailhead|next=Wind Mountain}} | ** {{Hike ring|trailhead=Wind Mountain Trailhead|hike=Wind Mountain Hike|log=Wind Mountain Hike/Log|previous=Wind Mountain Trailhead|next=Wind Mountain}} | ||
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{{maplinkinfo|latitude=45.7098|longitude=-121.7557}} | {{maplinkinfo|latitude=45.7098|longitude=-121.7557}} | ||
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=== Description === | === Description === | ||
| − | As far as effort versus reward goes, Wind Mountain may be as fine a summit as any in the Columbia River Gorge. | + | As far as effort versus reward goes, Wind Mountain may be as fine a summit as any in the [[Columbia River Gorge]]. The peak's cylindrical shape makes it an unmistakeable landmark from from points all along the Gorge between Hood River and Cascade Locks. |
| − | Wind Mountain also has historic significance to the Native Americans as a | + | Wind Mountain also has historic significance to the Native Americans as a spirit quest site. Visitors to the summit are educated by an informational signs as to the sacred nature of this site: |
''"...Native American Indians continue to visit this sacred site. Although the function of this place remains a mystery, at least a portion was probably used for spirit questing and for training of young persons."'' | ''"...Native American Indians continue to visit this sacred site. Although the function of this place remains a mystery, at least a portion was probably used for spirit questing and for training of young persons."'' | ||
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| − | ''"...This archaeological site is extremely fragile. | + | ''"...This archaeological site is extremely fragile. Just walking over it will damage important cultural features. All visitors must stay on the trail or within designated viewing areas shown on the map"'' |
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* [http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/153232/wind-mountain.html Wind Mt summit page] on SummitPost.org | * [http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/153232/wind-mountain.html Wind Mt summit page] on SummitPost.org | ||
* [http://www.nwhiker.com/CGNSAHike51.html Wind Mt. Hike #51] on NWHiker.com | * [http://www.nwhiker.com/CGNSAHike51.html Wind Mt. Hike #51] on NWHiker.com | ||
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=== Contributors === | === Contributors === | ||
* [[User:jeffstatt|jeffstatt]] | * [[User:jeffstatt|jeffstatt]] | ||
Revision as of 00:08, 10 August 2020
- Hikes to this location:
- Wind Mountain Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 45.7098, -121.7557
- Elevation: 1907 feet
Description
As far as effort versus reward goes, Wind Mountain may be as fine a summit as any in the Columbia River Gorge. The peak's cylindrical shape makes it an unmistakeable landmark from from points all along the Gorge between Hood River and Cascade Locks.
Wind Mountain also has historic significance to the Native Americans as a spirit quest site. Visitors to the summit are educated by an informational signs as to the sacred nature of this site:
"...Native American Indians continue to visit this sacred site. Although the function of this place remains a mystery, at least a portion was probably used for spirit questing and for training of young persons."
and
"...This archaeological site is extremely fragile. Just walking over it will damage important cultural features. All visitors must stay on the trail or within designated viewing areas shown on the map"
More Links
- History and Geology by "Columbia River, A Photographic Journey"
- Wind Mt summit page on SummitPost.org
- Wind Mt. Hike #51 on NWHiker.com