In 2017, the Portland Parks & Recreation bureau proposed to clear trees and invasive species in the park to allow better views of downtown Portland, Mount Hood, and Mount St. Helens, planting 400 low-growth trees and 5,200 shrubs in their place. A man was killed after falling  from the summit viewpoint in May 2015.
In 2017, the Portland Parks & Recreation bureau suggested removing trees and invasive species from the park to enhance views of downtown Portland, Mount Hood, and Mount St. Helens, planting 400 low-growth trees and 5,200 shrubs instead. A man died after falling from the summit viewpoint in May 2015.