Attractions
Family FavoriteCedar Creek Alpacas
No admission feeFamily alpaca farm in the Columbia River Gorge offering free tours and a fiber boutique.
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Sports & Outdoors
Mitchell Point Trailhead
Trailhead in Wygant State Natural Area offering two Columbia Gorge hiking routes and overlooks of the river.
Hood River County, OR
About Mitchell Point Trailhead
This trailhead gives access to two trails through Wygant State Natural Area in the Columbia River Gorge. The Wygant Trail begins at the west end of the parking lot and runs about 8 miles out and back with a climb of roughly 2,300 feet, passing a creek, forest, and switchbacks before a wooded summit. The Mitchell Point Trail leaves from the east end and covers about 2.6 miles round trip with a gain near 1,300 feet, leading to a crest with views of the river and rock formations on the Washington side. A short walk from the parking area reaches interpretive displays about the Mitchell Point Tunnel, built in 1915 on the Historic Columbia River Highway and later removed. Winter storms often damage trails here, so visitors should check conditions before going.
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