Save the date to dedicate the new Mitchell Point Tunnel

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Save the date to dedicate the new Mitchell Point Tunnel

Save the date for Mitchell Point: 11 a.m. Nov. 16. 1915 and 2024 side by side photos of the tunnels

ODOT, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department and project partners are dedicating the Mitchell Point Tunnel as part of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail.

The finishing touches on this trail segment are weather dependent and some construction activity may continue after the dedication. The dedication event offers an opportunity to preview the tunnel.

  • Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
  • Time: Beginning at 11 a.m.
  • Getting to the dedication: Transportation to the event will be limited to Columbia Area Transit and shuttles from Viento State Park or Hood River, or walking from Viento State Park using the existing Historic Highway State Trail and a temporary 0.7-mile connection.

We will share more information soon. For now, please mark your calendar. 

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