This segment includes the last 4 miles that need to be reconnected. As of September 2023, people hiking, biking and rolling can enjoy eight miles of car-free trail heading east from Wyeth Trailhead (Exit 51) on the below trail segments.
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:
- Viento State Park to Mitchell Point --
- 2 miles of trail from Viento State Park east opened in September 2023.
- This segment of trail does not yet connect to the Mitchell Point Tunnel. Construction on the last .7 miles (three-quarters of a mile) connecting to Mitchell Point is anticipated as soon as 2026.
- Mitchell Point Tunnel -- Construction began in spring 2021 and is scheduled to conclude in 2024.
- Ruthton Point to Hood River -- Design underway.