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. A Virtual Hike in the Columbia River Gorge NSA All for the love of hiking!