Columbia River Gorge NSA Wind Mountain Hike Hike 51 Length: 3 miles RT Elevation Change: 1000' gain Season: Early Spring thru Early Winter Difficulty:    Moderate due to elevation gain and length of hike Permit:   None Required Features: This is one of the least known hikes in the Gorge yet if offers spectacular views for such a short hike. Parking at the Trail Head is limited, so park in the designated area shown on the map. Its only a short walk to the trail itself. The hike starts out rather steep and often challenges the hiker with intense grades. However, due to the short length of the hike, it is only a moderate in difficulty. And the reward is great. This is the one hike on this website that has archaeological components. On the top of Wind Mountain are Native American formations created by young people during their Spirit Quest. Great care must be taken not to disturb these ruins. A Virtual Hike in the Columbia River Gorge NSA All for the love of hiking!