Difference between revisions of "Wind Mountain"
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* [http://www.iinet.com/~englishriver/LewisClarkColumbiaRiver/Regions/Places/wind_mountain.html History and Geology] by "Columbia River, A Photograhpic Journey" | * [http://www.iinet.com/~englishriver/LewisClarkColumbiaRiver/Regions/Places/wind_mountain.html History and Geology] by "Columbia River, A Photograhpic Journey" | ||
* [http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/153232/wind-mountain.html Summitpost.org's Wind Mt page] | * [http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/153232/wind-mountain.html Summitpost.org's Wind Mt page] | ||
| + | * [http://www.nwhiker.com/CGNSAHike51.html Wind Mt. Hike #51] on NWHiker.com | ||
Revision as of 02:02, 4 November 2006
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Info
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- Summit Elevation: 1903 feet
Description
As far as effort versus reward goes, Wind Mountain may be as fine a summit as any in the Columbia River Gorge. It is an ancient volcanic cone featuring a near-perfect cylindrical shape and can be spotted quite obviously on the Washington side of the river just West of popular Dog Mountain.
Wind Mountain also has historic significance to the Native Americans as a Spirit Quest site. Visitors to the summit will be warned by informational signs to keep to the trail and not collect any remaining artifacts.
From the informational sign:
Wind Mountain Spirit Quest 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"
Maps
Trip Reports
Q&A
More Links
- History and Geology by "Columbia River, A Photograhpic Journey"
- Summitpost.org's Wind Mt page
- Wind Mt. Hike #51 on NWHiker.com