Shuttle leaves from Viento State Park to Mitchell Pt Tunnel and returns.
Starting from 9:30 a.m., free event shuttles will run from Viento State Park (I-84 east Exit 56) and CAT’s park and ride at 224 Wasco Loop, Hood River. The last shuttle from the event will run to Hood River at 3:30 p.m. and return to Viento State Park. The last two westbound Columbia Gorge Express buses to Portland depart Hood River at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Shuttles will circulate continuously and will arrive about every 15 minutes. Shuttles are free to ride and there is no parking fee.Take the Columbia Gorge Express operated by Columbia Area Transit from Gateway Transit Center, Cascade Locks or Hood River. All Eastbound Columbia Gorge Express buses from Gateway Transit Center, Troutdale and Cascade Locks (run by CAT) will drop off at Mitchell Point on Saturday, Nov. 16. See bus schedule information.
From Portland, take the 8:50 a.m. bus from Gateway Transit Center to make it in time for remarks and ribbon cutting. Estimated arrival at Mitchell Point Tunnel is 9:50 a.m. Tickets one-way are $10, for a total of $20 for a round trip. Alternatively, Gorge Passes are $40 per year and valid for this trip. From Hood River or points east of Hood River, take the event shuttle. Details below.
The last two westbound Columbia Gorge Express buses to Portland depart Hood River at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m, arriving back at Gateway at 5:10 and 6:40 p.m. respectively.
Columbia Area Express times Get the $40 annual Pass
Map below is a round trip mileage !
At the eastern end of the map, continue on Viento trail to barrier at Perham Creek. Park your bike (OR Parks will station a Ranger there). Follow signs to Wygant Trail- map is below.
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Park Car at Wyeth Campground parking lot or along road west of the campground
Map below is a round trip mileage !
At the eastern end of the map, park your bike (OR Parks will station a Ranger there). Follow signs to Wygant Trail- map is below.
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The map provides images along the hike. You can reference many steps along the 2 mile hike with the pictures. This trail is not ADA compliant. It is a smooth forest floor with one creek crossing that has a stepping place across the water. Enjoy.