The unveiling of the tunnel is a significant milestone toward the decades-long vision to reconnect the original “King of Roads,” the 73-mile continuous route through the Columbia River Gorge from Troutdale to The Dalles. The iconic Mitchell Point Tunnel was a highlight of the original Historic Highway, but the construction of Interstate 84 destroyed the tunnel.
- Five arched windows with expansive views of the Columbia River.
- Hand placed stone masonry wall.
- Stone masonry around the tunnel entrances.
- A plaza with picnic tables and overlook and expanded restroom at the westside trailhead.
- An overlook on the east side.
Before it was blown up to build Interstate 84, the Mitchell Point Tunnel was one of the largest draws for travelers of the Scenic Columbia River Highway. See how we hope to reclaim that experience for trail users once again. Join us and filmmakers, A Path Less Pedaled, as they take us back in time to our nation’s first scenic highway-and give us a glimpse into what the future holds for this pinnacle of early 20th century rural highway design.
In July, 2015, the Oregon Department of Transportation debuted six short films at the Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland. The films were developed to highlight the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail and the benefits of connecting the final 10 miles of Historic Highway State Trail into Hood River.
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