Mirror Lake Trailhead
Public Involvement
- Fact Sheet (Acrobat, 377 KB)
- October, 2016 Newsletter (Acrobat, 710 KB)
- Sections 4(f) and 6(f) Memorandum (Revised Draft) (Acrobat, 4.87 MB)
Please send your written comments to: Seth English-Young, FHWA, 610 East Fifth Street, Vancouver, WA 98661-3801. You may also hand-deliver your comments to FHWA, 610 East Fifth Street, Vancouver, WA 98661-3801 from 8:00 am to 4:30 Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Electronic comments may be emailed to seth.english-young@dot.gov
Project Overview
The Zigzag Ranger District of the Mt. Hood National Forest (the Forest) in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), together known as the "Project Partners," are proposing to relocate the Mirror Lake Trailhead. The Mirror Lake Trail is a popular recreational area on the Forest with its trailhead located on a sharp curve on the south side of US Highway 26 (US 26) approximately one mile west of Government Camp in Clackamas County, Oregon. An easy day hike, the trail attracts many hikers from the Portland Metropolitan area.
The Project Partners are proposing to relocate the parking area. The Proposed Action will include establishing a new parking area of similar size (approximately 50 spaces), building a trail connection from the new parking area to the existing Mirror Lake Trail, improvements to US 26 (turning lanes, intersection improvements) as deemed necessary, and restoring the existing parking area and section of trail to be abandoned once the new trail and parking area have been constructed.
Site Sections
Documents and Updates
- Proposed Action (Acrobat, 3.88 MB)
- Resource Map (Acrobat, 2.03 MB)
- Skibowl West Parking Lot Alternatives (Acrobat, 3.34 MB)
View a larger interactive map of the project area.
| Project Details | |
|---|---|
| Project # | OR DOT 26(2) |
| Project Name | Mirror Lake Trailhead |
| Location | Near Government Camp |
| Status | In Development |
Contact Information
Seth English-Young, Environmental Specialist
Phone: 360-619-7803
Email: seth.english-young@dot.gov
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For U.S. Forest Service specific questions contact:
Laura Pramuk
Phone: 503-668-1791
Email: lbpramuk@fs.fed.us
Federal Highway Administration
Western Federal Lands Highway Division
610 East Fifth Street
Vancouver, WA 98661-3801