Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail - Mitchell Point

Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR

45.6903, -121.7722 Map & Directions

Length: 3.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 200 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty: Easy

The rolling terrain of this trail make it fun for bikers and hikers to tackle. Photo by Susan Saul. Full-size image

Dogs allowed on leash
Good for kids
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This is one of several hikeable sections of the old, original Columbia River Highway that spanned the Oregon side of the Gorge. After years of disuse as a highway, this paved trail is slowly being restored so hikers and cyclists can enjoy it. Continue reading

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Hiking Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail - Mitchell Point

Markers embedded in the pavement show where the trail is on the original Columbia River Highway alignment.

It is open to hikers and bicycles, and this segment of the trail incorporates some unique engineering features to address issues where I-84 overlays the original highway alignment. The most striking feature is the Summit Creek Viaduct that elevates the trail above I-84.

Much of the trail is shaded except for the section around Shellrock Mountain and the Summit Creek Viaduct.

Wheelchair Accessibility

This section of an old road in the Colubmia River Gorge is a beautfiul and scenic paved trail with a moderately steep grade of up to 15% in places.

Hike Description Written by
Susan Saul, WTA Correspondent

Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail - Mitchell Point

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Co-ordinates: 45.6903, -121.7722 Open in Google Maps