From: DNR RE Recreation E-News <RecreationENews@dnr.wa.gov>
Date: July 14, 2011 12:31:38 PM PDT
Subject: Mitchell Peak trail access closure
Hi, folks:
I just wanted to let you know of a developing situation in southwest Washington. As of last week, access to the northern trailhead for Mitchell Peak is closed. Mitchell Peak is located in the Siouxon Forest Block, south of Swift Reservoir. The forest spans Clark and Skamania counties.
While the forestland is managed by DNR, the
only access road to the trailhead—10 Road—cuts across
private landownership, and the new landowner has gated and closed access to the road just east of the intersection with the S-1000 Road.
DNR does not have a recreation easement for recreation access across this road. DNR land managers are working on a solution.
In the meantime, the only access to Mitchell Peak trail is from the North Siouxon Creek Trailhead, in the southern part of the Siouxon Block. The distance from this trailhead to the top of Mitchell Peak is about 13 miles.
I will keep you informed of any new developments.
Mark R. Mauren
Assistant Division Manager
Recreation, Public Access and WCC Programs
Asset Management and Recreation Division
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
360-902-1047
mark.mauren@dnr.wa.gov
www.dnr.wa.gov