Ridgefield Railroad Bridge
From Oregon Hikers Field Guide
- Hikes including this location:
- Oaks to Wetlands Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Carty Lake Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 45.83048, -122.74933
- Elevation: 50 feet
Description
This universal access footbridge, which replaced the arched older span in 2015, provides access across the BNSF Railway to the Carty Unit of the Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge. A long ramp takes you down towards the Cathlapotle Plankhouse.
From east to west the tracks are the Ridgefield Siding, Main 2 and Main 1. Expect to see trains here at anytime, particularly when the signals visible to the north are lit.
More Links
- "New pedestrian bridge widens access to nature’s beauty" (The Columbian)
- Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge (U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service)
Contributors
- Stevefromdodge (creator)