Columbia River Gorge NSA Bear Lake Hike via Wyeth Ridge Trail Hike 44
Length: 15.6 miles RT Elevation Change: - 4000' Season: - Late spring thru early fall Difficulty: Very Difficult due to the steepness and length of hike Permit: NW Forest Pass Required Features: This is
an excellent hike for endurance. After climbing 3840' in the
first four miles, you then keep left and
descend 500 ft before regaining the elevation as you
approach North Lake. The climb up the Wyeth Trail offers excellent
vistas of the Columbia River Gorge. North Lake is a shallow little
lake surrounded by forests and the cliffs of Green Point Ridge. Continue
on Trail #411 to the left. Ironically you will come to a road, just bear to
the left and follow the signs to Bear Lake. You will lose about 100' in
elevation that you have to regain as you walk back out.
