Difference between revisions of "Eastbank Esplanade"
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| − | The official name for this waterside pathway is the Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade. The pathway runs 1.5 miles from the Hawthorn Bridge at its south end to the [[Steel Bridge]] at its north end. The northern part of the path is a 1,200-foot floating walkway. There are 22 interpretive panels and various artworks along the way, but the route is always very close to the I-5 freeway. A bronze of Vera Katz, former Mayor of Portland, sits near the | + | The official name for this waterside pathway is the Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade. The pathway runs 1.5 miles from the Hawthorn Bridge at its south end to the [[Steel Bridge]] at its north end. The northern part of the path is a 1,200-foot floating walkway. There are 22 interpretive panels and various artworks along the way, but the route is always very close to the I-5 freeway. A bronze of Vera Katz, former Mayor of Portland, sits near the south end of the Esplanade. The project was completed in 2001. |
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Revision as of 17:34, 25 April 2018
- Hikes to this destination:
- Portland Waterfront Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 45.5135, -122.6681
- Elevation: 35 feet
Description
The official name for this waterside pathway is the Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade. The pathway runs 1.5 miles from the Hawthorn Bridge at its south end to the Steel Bridge at its north end. The northern part of the path is a 1,200-foot floating walkway. There are 22 interpretive panels and various artworks along the way, but the route is always very close to the I-5 freeway. A bronze of Vera Katz, former Mayor of Portland, sits near the south end of the Esplanade. The project was completed in 2001.
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