Columbia River Gorge NSA Gillette Lake Hike Hike 31 Length: 5.4 miles round trip Elevation Change: 180' gain Season: Year Round Difficulty:    Easy Permit:   NW Forest Pass Required Features: A great hike that is available nearly every day of the year.  There are times when the gorge is iced-in and none of the hikes are available, but for the most part, one can hike this trail any time.  Beginning at the Bonneville Dam Trail head, the hike heads east to hookup with the popular Pacific Crest Trail.  Following this trail north the hike brings you to Gillette Lake, which is one of many lakes formed by the incredible geological event that created the Bridge of the Gods.  The north half of Table Mountain and of Greenleaf Mountain fell into the gorge, creating the Bridge of the Gods, and also creating opportunities for many small lakes to form. A Virtual Hike in the Columbia River Gorge NSA All for the love of hiking!