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| − | 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. | + | 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. Like [[Shellrock Mountain (Columbia Gorge)|Shellrock Mountain]] across the river, it is a microdioritic intrusion into the Columbia River Basalts. In fact, the two may be part of the same structure carved in two by the Columbia River. A geologic monitoring station, which calibrated rock slides on [[Wind Mountain]] above Washington's Highway 14, used to stand on the upper slopes of [[Shellrock Mountain (Columbia Gorge)|Shellrock Mountain]]. |
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: | 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: | ||
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. Like Shellrock Mountain across the river, it is a microdioritic intrusion into the Columbia River Basalts. In fact, the two may be part of the same structure carved in two by the Columbia River. A geologic monitoring station, which calibrated rock slides on Wind Mountain above Washington's Highway 14, used to stand on the upper slopes of Shellrock Mountain.
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