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Mitchell Point Drive to I-84 Hood River (Phase 1 of the Mitchell Point Tunnel to Ruthton Trailhead State Trail Project)

Design Phase

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


​​​​​Just west of the City of Hood River, a section of the Historic Highway with world-class views of the Columbia River Gorge awaits to be reconnected as part of the Historic Highway State Trail. 

Impacts

Traffic Impact

No traffic impacts anticipated at this time.

Schedule

Phase 1 – Mitchell Point Drive to I-84 design will be complete in May 2026, construction is anticipated to start in late 2026. Funding is identified for phase 1 construction only.

Future Phases - Design remains in early stages as we pursue funding opportunities for construction.

Details

About

Phase 1 – Mitchell to I-84

This 0.25- mile segment of trail will extend eastward from Mitchell Point on Mitchell Point Drive and construct a separate bicycle and pedestrian tunnel underneath I-84 just west of the existing one-way vehicle undercrossing. The design would retain one-way vehicle traffic in the existing tunnel with a separated two-way path for trail users.

Future Phases – I-84 Undercrossing to Ruthton Trailhead

This 1.2-mile segment of trail will extend eastward from the phase 1 undercrossing at I-84, and proceed east to Hood River. We will build a trail on the north side of I-84 to connect with Ruthton Park, including restoring a section of original Historic Highway and building a new trailhead. ​

Location

U.S. 30

Cost and Funding

De​sign is funded through the Federal Lands Access Program and ODOT funds. Construction for Phase 1 is through the Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Program.

Contacts & Media

Project Contacts

Community Affairs Coordinator
Dee Hidalgo
Email
dee.hidalgo@odot.oregon.gov
Phone
503-489-9057

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Coordinator
Terra Lingley
Email
Terra.M.Lingley@odot.oregon.gov
Phone
503-731-8232
Project Accommodation Request
503-731-4128

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Last Updated

9/30/2025 2:21 PM

Project Number

HCRHSTRP