Barbara Walker Crossing
From Oregon Hikers Field Guide
- Hikes to this location:
- Arboretum to Pittock Mansion Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Wildwood Traverse Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 45.52165, -122.71930
- Elevation: 615 Feet
Description
On October 27th, 2019, this new footbridge was officially dedicated. It takes hikers, runners, and their dogs high above Burnside Road, thus avoiding a dangerous crossing of that street. There is no longer any access to the Wildwood Trail from Burnside Road. The footbridge is named after Barbara Walker, a tireless advocate for Portland Parks who passed away in 2014.
The elegant curving footbridge, 178 feet long, was designed by Portland architect Ed Carpenter. The installation was the result of a multi-year campaign by the Portland Parks Foundation.
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- bobcat (creator)