July 2008
Mitchell Point
38 Photos
Mitchell Point
The trail where photos were taken is colored red.
Mitchell Point and the trailhead to Wygant Peak and Mitchell Point
The trail begins at the parking area as a paved path
Shortly however the trail turns to gravel and climbs steeply
This switchback is the junction to Mitchell Spur, which is behind me in this photo
The trail is in very good repair
The higher you get the more in the open you are
Here is a glimpse to the west at Dog Mountain
In season there are alot of Oregon Grape along this trail
The trail will switchback in the open area
Looking across the Columbia River toward Augspurger Mountain on the left
Looking across the Columbia River to the west at Dog Mountain
The trail continues to climb
Looking up from the trail at the summit of Mitchell Point
Now the trail enters a densely forested area for a bit
More Oregon Grapes along the trail
The trail continues through the dense forest
Queen Annes Lace wildflower
Canadian Thisle in bloom
The trail does a sharp left turn beneath the power lines
The Spreading Dogbane wildflower
Looking west at Wygant Peak
Now you are approaching the narrow ridgeline of Mitchell Pont
The trail continues along the ridge
Looking east up the Columbia River gorge from the ridgeline of Mitchell Point
Looking back to the south from the ridgeline
Looking west down the Columbia River gorge from the ridgeilne of Mitchell Point
Looking down at the trailhead and interstate 84 from the summit
Looking north from the summit of Mitchell Point toward Mt Adams in Washington state
Another view to the east and interstate 84 near Hood River, Oregon
The cutoff trail to Mitchell Spur
Looking towards Mitchell Spur
The trail to Mitchell Spur
A view west from the trail to Mitchell Spur
The top of Mitchell Spur ahead
A view east from Mitchell Spur
Looking back at Mitchell Point from Mitchell Spur
Looking down at the freeway from the summit of Mitchell Spur
A view to the west from the summit of Mitchell Spur
---------------------------------The End of Another Excellent Adventure!-----------------------------------
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