Mitchell Peak
Jul 10, 2012
by
Ryan Ojerio
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last modified
Jul 11, 2012 09:48 AM
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Mitchell Peak
- Region: South Cascades -- Lewis River Region
- Agency: Department of Natural Resources
- Be Aware Of
- Road to trailhead inaccessible
The Mitchell Peak trail head is still inaccessible.
Nearly a year has passed since a gate went up blocking access to this popular trail. Although the trail is on DNR land, the road leading to the trailhead crosses private property and DNR does not have an easement for recreation access, although they do have an easement for access for timber management activities. This is the latest info I received from Assistant Region Manager, Mary McDonald:
"The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is working with private landowners to establish permanent public access to the Mount Mitchell Trail. These negotiations are very sensitive and it is not productive for individuals to contact local landowners. Please forward your letters and questions to Mary McDonald, Assistant Region Manager."
Her contact info is:
Mary McDonald
Assistant Region Manager -State Lands Asset Management
Pacific Cascade Region
360-575-5003
mary.mcdonald@dnr.wa.gov
At this time I don't have any further information about the likelihood that access will be restored.
Nearly a year has passed since a gate went up blocking access to this popular trail. Although the trail is on DNR land, the road leading to the trailhead crosses private property and DNR does not have an easement for recreation access, although they do have an easement for access for timber management activities. This is the latest info I received from Assistant Region Manager, Mary McDonald:
"The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is working with private landowners to establish permanent public access to the Mount Mitchell Trail. These negotiations are very sensitive and it is not productive for individuals to contact local landowners. Please forward your letters and questions to Mary McDonald, Assistant Region Manager."
Her contact info is:
Mary McDonald
Assistant Region Manager -State Lands Asset Management
Pacific Cascade Region
360-575-5003
mary.mcdonald@dnr.wa.gov
At this time I don't have any further information about the likelihood that access will be restored.
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