Difference between revisions of "Wind Mountain Hike"
From Oregon Hikers Field Guide
(Added map) |
|||
Line 7: | Line 7: | ||
[[Category:Viewpoint Hikes]] | [[Category:Viewpoint Hikes]] | ||
[[Category:Volcanic Feature Hikes]] | [[Category:Volcanic Feature Hikes]] | ||
− | [[Image:P1070810a.JPG|thumb|400px| | + | [[Image:P1070810a.JPG|thumb|400px|Augspurger Mt from a spur on the Wind Mt trail]] |
[[Image:WindMountainFromGreenleafPeek.jpg|thumb|250px|Wind Mt (with Dog Mt in the background) from Greenleaf Peak]] | [[Image:WindMountainFromGreenleafPeek.jpg|thumb|250px|Wind Mt (with Dog Mt in the background) from Greenleaf Peak]] | ||
[[Image:WindMountain LookingWest.JPG|thumb|250px|Hiker looking west from the Wind Mountain summit]] | [[Image:WindMountain LookingWest.JPG|thumb|250px|Hiker looking west from the Wind Mountain summit]] | ||
Line 14: | Line 14: | ||
* Trail Log: [[Wind Mountain Hike/Log]] | * Trail Log: [[Wind Mountain Hike/Log]] | ||
* Hike Type: Out and Back | * Hike Type: Out and Back | ||
− | * Distance: | + | * Distance: 2.5 miles (round trip) |
− | * | + | * Vertical gain: 1171 feet |
* Difficulty: Moderate | * Difficulty: Moderate | ||
* Seasons: Year Round | * Seasons: Year Round | ||
Line 23: | Line 23: | ||
=== Hike Description === | === Hike Description === | ||
− | The Wind Mountain hike is a unmaintained but fairly well-conditioned trail to the summit of [[Wind Mountain]], a | + | The Wind Mountain hike is a unmaintained but fairly well-conditioned trail to the summit of [[Wind Mountain]], a 1907 foot cinder cone in the [[:Category:Columbia River Gorge|Columbia River Gorge]] just west of Dog Mt in [[:Category:Southwest Washington|Southwest Washington]]. |
− | The trail is moderately steep but short in distance and features one spur trail to a great East-facing look-out to Dog Mountain. (The spur is just under a half-mile up trail and decends sharply before opening up to a rocky outcrop. Leash pets and take little ones by the hand, as there are sharp drop offs) | + | The trail is moderately steep but short in distance and features one spur trail to a great East-facing look-out to Dog Mountain. (The spur is just under a half-mile up trail and decends sharply before opening up to a rocky outcrop. Leash pets and take little ones by the hand, as there are a few sharp drop offs) |
It's short distance to a great lookout makes this a great family destination, especially when one considers the history of the area. Children should be cautioned to stay on the trail and respect the site. | It's short distance to a great lookout makes this a great family destination, especially when one considers the history of the area. Children should be cautioned to stay on the trail and respect the site. | ||
Line 49: | Line 49: | ||
=== Contributors === | === Contributors === | ||
[[User:jeffstatt|jeffstatt]] | [[User:jeffstatt|jeffstatt]] | ||
+ | [[Image:WindMountainTrail.jpg|thumb|250px|Hiker looking west from the Wind Mountain summit]] |
Revision as of 20:31, 3 March 2007
- Start Point: Wind Mountain Trailhead
- End Point: Wind Mountain
- Trail Log: Wind Mountain Hike/Log
- Hike Type: Out and Back
- Distance: 2.5 miles (round trip)
- Vertical gain: 1171 feet
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Seasons: Year Round
- Family Friendly: Yes
- Backpackable: No
- Crowded: No
Contents |
Hike Description
The Wind Mountain hike is a unmaintained but fairly well-conditioned trail to the summit of Wind Mountain, a 1907 foot cinder cone in the Columbia River Gorge just west of Dog Mt in Southwest Washington.
The trail is moderately steep but short in distance and features one spur trail to a great East-facing look-out to Dog Mountain. (The spur is just under a half-mile up trail and decends sharply before opening up to a rocky outcrop. Leash pets and take little ones by the hand, as there are a few sharp drop offs)
It's short distance to a great lookout makes this a great family destination, especially when one considers the history of the area. Children should be cautioned to stay on the trail and respect the site.
Fees, Regulations, etc.
No fees or regulations. Hikers are requested to be respectful of the historical and sacred significance of the spirit quest sites on the mountain's summit.
(See the informational sign near the summit describing its historic significance)
Trip Reports
- Wind Mountain: 9/22/06
- (Click here to add your own)
Related Conversations / Q&A
- "Elevator Shaft Anyone?"
- (Click here to ask a question or start a conversation)
More Links
- Wind Mt summit page on SummitPost.org
- L&C's Columbia River, A Photograhpic Journey
- Wind Mt. Hike #51 on NWHiker.com