Columbia River Gorge NSA Green Point Ridge Loop Hike via Wyeth Ridge and North Lake Hike 43 Length: 15 miles including Rainy Lake loop Elevation Change: 4400' gain Season: Midsummer thru Fall Difficulty:   Very Difficult due to 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 right and climb another 600' to the top of Green Point Ridge.  The climb up Wyeth Ridge has many excellent viewpoints of the Columbia River Gorge.  However, once you reach the top, the balance of the hike is mostly in the deep woods.  The southern exposure of Green Point Ridge does offer some excellent views of Mt Hood, Rainy Lake, and the surrounding terrain.  As you return from Rainy Lake, you will hike past North Lake, and then continue to loose elevation for a while before climbing back up to 4000' just in time to descend 3840' back to the trail head. A Virtual Hike in the Columbia River Gorge NSA All for the love of hiking!