The U.S. Forest Service is launching a new permit system at the Dog Mountain Trailhead for weekends during the peak use season of March 31 to July 1.  Forest Service officials say as visitation at Dog Mountain has increased in the last decade, so have safety concerns on Highway 14.  On weekends and holidays during the wildflower season, hikers often park and walk along Highway 14, where high-speed traffic, narrow shoulders, and limited site distances create challenging situations for pedestrians and motorists alike.  All visitors riding Skamania County’s shuttle service will receive a permit.  Cost is one dollar per trip or two dollars roundtrip, and schedule information is available at Skamania Transit’s Facebook page.  There will also be 165 permits per day available through the national online reservation system at recreation.gov, costing a $1.50 non-refundable reservation fee per permit.  Those parking in the lot at Dog Mountain Trailhead will also need to pay a per car recreation fee of $5 per day or display a valid Northwest Forest or Interagency Pass, which is an existing requirement.