After gaining 3800' on my Mt Defiance hike and losing the trail there in the snow, I headed over to Mitchell Point and hiked to the top gaining another 1000 to 1200 feet in elevation giving me close to 5000' for the day. Another good hike for some great views of the Gorge. At the top of the point it gets kind of hairy with cliffs on either side. I would definitely NOT bring my son here or pets for that matter if I had them. I took some pictures of a Bald Eagle soaring overhead and was very nervous of losing my balance as I looked up to take pictures of it. The Poison Oak was very thick here and it was very hard to hike the trail without it touching my pant legs. I warned a young couple that was heading up about the Poison Oak but I don't think they took me seriously as they headed up in their shorts. I've never been afflicted with Poison Oak so I'm not sure how much contact it takes but my friend got it from his dog's fur after his dog rolled around in some of it. I'll take no chances.
