Wind Mountain Hike
From Oregon Hikers Field Guide
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- Trailhead: Wind Mountain Trailhead
- Distance: 3 miles (round trip)
- Elevation gain: 1000 feet
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Seasons: Year Round
- Family Friendly: Yes
- Backpackable: No
- Crowded: No
Hike Description
The Wind Mountain hike is a unmaintained but fairly well-conditioned trail to the summit of Wind Mountain, a 1903 foot cynder 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 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
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Active Conversations / Q&A
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More Links
- History and Geology by "Columbia River, A Photograhpic Journey"
- Wind Mt summit page on SummitPost.org
- Wind Mt. Hike #51 on NWHiker.com