Table Mountain (Washington state)

Although not a very big peak at 3417 feet, Table Mountain, located in Washington state in the United States is one of the most spectacular landmarks of the Columbia River Gorge. With sheer cliffs of about 1500 feet, Table Mountain, along with the similar looking Greenleaf Peak to the east and Hamilton Mountain to the west form an impressive-looking group on the Washington side of the Gorge.

About 500 years ago (according to various sources), the south sides of Table Mountain sheered off and dammed up the Columbia River in an event known as the Bonneville Slide. The river soon carved a new bend around to the south but for a while Native Americans living in the area could walk across and this legend became known as the Bridge of the Gods.