This segment includes the last 5 miles that need to be reconnected. Currently the only way for bicyclists to continue east from Wyeth is to travel on the shoulder of Interstate 84 (which is very narrow). It is within the Historic Highway "Columbia River Zone."
Wyeth to Lindsey Creek
The 3-mile State Trail segment connects the new Wyeth Trailhead (I-84 near milepost 51) to Lindsey Creek. Continue east on three additional miles of trail to Viento State Park. This segment was a major undertaking including a trail around Shellrock Mountain on top of the existing bin wall, a 500’ Summit Creek Viaduct (bridge over land), and the Lindsey Creek Bench Cut.
Lindsey Creek to Viento State Park
This segment of the Historic Highway State Trail:
- Provides an almost 3-mile long, car-free setting for people to hike, bike, or use mobility devices.
- Offers wheelchair accessibility to the west and east of Starvation Creek trailhead: east a 1/2 mile to Starvation Creek Falls and west to Hole-in-the-Wall Falls overlook.
- Has parking at Starvation Creek trailhead.
Mitchell Point Segment - current work
Mitchell Point is a formidable mountain that requires a new tunnel to connect the western segments of State Trail to Hood River and The Dalles. The Mitchell Point Segment contains three trail segments: