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Viento State Park to Mitchell Point (Phase 2)

Design Phase

Region 1: Portland metro and Hood River County (Hood River, Hood River)


​​​We will be paving the remaining 0.7 mile gap of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail between Viento State Park and the Mitchell Point Tunnel to reconnect nearly 10 miles of car-free trail.​


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Impacts

Traffic Impact

When construction begins, the trail will be closed to all users 2 miles east of Viento State Park, including hikers and bikers, until construction is complete. Viento State Park and the Mitchell Point Tunnel will remain open throughout construction. A temporary accessible detour route will be available for bicyclists and pedestrians along I-84 while work is underway. 

Visitors can access the tunnel by parking in the Mitchell Point Tunnel parking lot (Exit 58). Exit 58 can only be accessed by traveling eastbound on I-84. Westbound travelers must use Viento State Park (Exit 56) to turnaround and access eastbound I-84. Parking is limited at the Mitchell Point Tunnel. 

Schedule

​Construction is anticipated to begin in December 2025 and last through late 2026. Schedule subject to change.

Details

About

​The work will pave the remaining 0.7 miles of trail and build two new bridges over Perham and Mitchell creeks. Both bridges will be consistent with the historic look and feel that people know and love about the Columbia River Gorge.

Location

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Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail.

Cost and Funding

​$7.5 million for this phase of the project.

Benefits

​Paving the 0.7 mile gap will complete nearly 10 miles of continuous car-free trail for people walking, biking, and rolling in the Columbia River Gorge between Wyeth State Park and the Mitchell Point Tunnel. To complete this trail segment, we laid the groundwork by finishing the Viento State Park to Mitchell Point project in 2023, which paved the trail from Viento State Park east toward Mitchell Point, and finished the Mitchell Point Tunnel in 2025. More information about our work reconnecting the Historic Columbia Highway State Trail is available in our 2025 Progress Report

Additional Information

​Over the next several years, we have many construction projects planned on I-84 between I-205 and Hood River, and on the Historic Columbia River Highway between Troutdale and Hood River. 

More information.

For Americans with Disabilities Act or Civil Rights Title VI accommodations, translation/ interpretation services, or more information call 503-731-4128, TTY (800) 735-2900 or Oregon Relay Service 7-1-1.

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Contacts & Media

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Project Contacts

Community Affairs Coordinator
Dee Hidalgo
Email
dee.hidalgo@ODOT.oregon.gov
Phone
503-731-8230

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Coordinator
Terra Lingley
Email
Terra.M.Lingley@odot.oregon.gov
Phone
503-731-8232
Project Hotline
24/7 Noise: 503-294-1570
Project Accommodation Request
503-731-4128

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Last Updated

11/26/2025 9:34 AM

Project Number

20677