Hike or Bike Mitchell Point Tunnel, Oregon

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The Mitchell Point Tunnel is a pedestrian and bike only tunnel opened on March 21, 2025. It was originally a tunnel located towards the eastern end of the Historic Columbia River Highway in Oregon, west of Hood River. The original tunnel existed from 1915 to 1966. Mitchell's Point is named for Captain Mitchell, an early Oregon settler who was said to have jumped from the point to commit suicide, rather than be captured by natives, during a conflict in 1856 later dubbed the Cascades Massacre. How to reach the tunnel: By vehicle: Access a small parking lot from eastbound I-84 at exit 58. Please be aware that parking is very limited with only 18 parking spaces. There is no additional legal parking nearby. By foot: Walk east from Viento State Park about 2.7 miles on the Historic Highway State Trail and the Wygant Trail (non-ADA accessible). The paved Historic Highway State Trail extends about 2 miles east of Viento State Park and ends. ODOT and Oregon State Parks have created a temporary, pedestrian-only 0.7 mile path from abandoned segments of the original Historic Highway and Wygant Trail. A stream crossing is unimproved. Vehicle parking is available at Viento State Park. ODOT and project partners are working to connect this new tunnel and trail segment to the continuous Historic Highway State Trail from Viento State Park. Construction could begin as early as 2025. By bike and hike: Bike from Wyeth or Starvation Creek trailheads to Viento State Park. Bicycles can be locked at racks at the east end of the park. Walk from Viento as described above. Bikes are not allowed on the temporary unimproved trail.

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