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Cross under the I-5 bridge and keep to the path along the river next to Columbia Way. Cross the road and head toward Old Apple Tree Park. Pass through a tunnel under the railroad lines and keep straight to admire the historic apple tree behind its guardian fence. This tree was planted in 1826, when the Hudson's Bay Company was still operating out of [[Fort Vancouver]]. Go right from the park to begin your trip up and over the [[Vancouver Land Bridge]], completed by renowned architect Maya Lin in 2008 as part of the Confluence Project in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. As you go up and over the bridge, which crosses State Route 14, various panels and interpretive displays illustrate the human natural history of the area. The plantings are all Northwest natives.  
 
Cross under the I-5 bridge and keep to the path along the river next to Columbia Way. Cross the road and head toward Old Apple Tree Park. Pass through a tunnel under the railroad lines and keep straight to admire the historic apple tree behind its guardian fence. This tree was planted in 1826, when the Hudson's Bay Company was still operating out of [[Fort Vancouver]]. Go right from the park to begin your trip up and over the [[Vancouver Land Bridge]], completed by renowned architect Maya Lin in 2008 as part of the Confluence Project in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. As you go up and over the bridge, which crosses State Route 14, various panels and interpretive displays illustrate the human natural history of the area. The plantings are all Northwest natives.  
  
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Descending from the [[Vancouver Land Bridge|Land Bridge]], you are now on the grounds of [[Fort Vancouver]], a national historic site. First, take a left and inspect some reconstructions of settlement homes. Then continue north and then east past the heritage garden. There were about 1,400 acres of farmland and gardens in the area in the days of the Hudson's Bay Company. A path right leads to a replica of the fort itself, where you need to pay a small fee at an entrance kiosk. Signs along the path tell about the village of workers, many of whom were ‘Kanakas’ (Hawaiians). There’s also a sign about the many nationalities of workers came from: Hawaiians, French-Canadians, Metis, Indians, Scots, English, Orkney Islanders. The interior of the stockade here is an interesting visit, with a reconstructed blacksmith shop, bakery, and kitchen among other buildings, and well worth the price of admission. On summer weekends, there are often historical reenactments and volunteers dressed in period costumes.  
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Descending from the [[Vancouver Land Bridge|Land Bridge]], you are now on the grounds of [[Fort Vancouver]], a national historic site. First, take a left and inspect some reconstructions of settlement homes. Then continue north and then east past the heritage garden. There were about 1,400 acres of farmland and gardens in the area in the days of the Hudson's Bay Company. A path right leads to a replica of the fort itself, where you need to pay a small fee at an entrance kiosk. Signs along the path tell about the village of workers, many of whom were ‘Kanakas’ (Hawaiians). There’s also a sign about the many nationalities of workers came from: Hawaiians, French-Canadians, Metis, Indians, Scots, English, Orkney Islanders. The interior of the stockade here is an interesting visit, with a reconstructed blacksmith shop, bakery, and kitchen among other buildings, and well worth the price of admission. On summer weekends, there are often historical reenactments and volunteers dressed in period costumes. Pearson Field Airport is south of the fort.
  
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After visiting the fort, head north across 5th Street and up the park road which rises across a vast green lawn studded with oaks, fruit trees and conifers. The Vancouver Barracks, 1849, is to your left. At the [[Fort Vancouver]] Visitor Center, there’s a monument to the three Japanese fishermen who were the survivors of a cargo boat that set sail for Edo (Tokyo) in 1832 and drifted across the Pacific and were found by a coastal tribe. The free Visitor Center displays historical exhibits, including a valuable ceramics collection. Then, walk east along the parking area to a ship’s anchor of unknown provenance, probably 180 years old or so, that was dredged out of the Columbia. There are views across the river to the Portland's Alameda Ridge, the tops of the downtown skyscrapers, and the Tualatin Hills. Keep up the hill to Officer’s Row and begin to walk west along Evergreen Boulevard. The houses at this end are all townhouses. We pass the Marshall House of 1886, which has tours and exhibits. There are many small plaques next to the sidewalk which tell the history of the place. There’s a replica of the old bandstand across Evergreen and the barracks below it. The parade ground is west of the bandstand. We pass the Grant House, built in 1850, which now houses a restaurant. We come to a roundabout and keep walking straight along Evergreen. We pass the General O.O. Howard House on our left and continue across the freeway overpass.
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As a diversion here after visiting the fort, take the path that leads east from the fort entrance and walk to the Pearson Air Museum, which has free entry and is now run by the National Park Service. Outside the museum, there's a 1975 monument in Russian and English to the three Soviet airmen, including pilot Valery Chkalov, who flew over the North Pole in 1937 in an ANT-25. The headquarters of Pearson Field is here, with a sign commemorating the 321st Observation Squadron, 1923 - 1941, which mainly dealt with forest fires. The museum formerly displayed numerous privately-owned antique aircraft, but these were removed in 2013 following the termination of the museum trust's agreement with the National Park Service. Displays now focus on the history of aviation in the area.  
  
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The Academy buildings are on our right. This venerable structure was a convent, hospital, orphanage and school. We make a left on C Street, walk for half a block, and then go right into the Sculpture Garden on Broadway, which has some modern sculptures. We continue walking another block to Main Street and then turn right heading up several blocks to 13th Street to find the Hidden house, 1885, which belonged to a man named Hidden who owned the local brickyard. We turn left on 13th and proceed to the end of the block, where there’s another Hidden House, and then turn south (left) on Washington Street. St. James’ Church is on our right. We walk for one block and turn right on 12th Street. This edition of the church was built in 1884. We walk four blocks west on 12th to the modern courthouse, passing the old post office and some other older buildings, then turn left for two blocks to 11th Street and make another left. WE head east until we hit Esther Street and mamke a right here. This takes us down to the indoor farmer’s market, where we stop for fodder (I have a bad Reuben). There’s also a tent outside selling Christmas stuff. The windstorm and driving rain hit savagely, but pass rather quickly. We walk down past Esther Short Park. At the corner of Esther Street and 6th Street is a statue to George Vancouver. We head east on 6th, passing the Slocum House Theater and the bell tower. Then it’s a right on W. Columbia Street. There’s a gingerbread house show at the Convention Center. WE head down Columbia. At the railroad embankment, there’s a stretch of war murals - World War II and Vietnam. Passing under the railroad bridge, we turn into Quay Parking and head home.
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From the fort, head north across 5th Street and up the park road which rises across a vast green lawn studded with oaks, fruit trees and conifers. The Vancouver Barracks, 1849, is to your left. At the [[Fort Vancouver]] Visitor Center, there’s a monument to the three Japanese fishermen who were the survivors of a cargo boat that set sail for Edo (Tokyo) in 1832 and drifted across the Pacific and were found by a coastal tribe. The free Visitor Center displays historical exhibits, including a valuable ceramics collection. Then, walk east along the parking area to a ship’s anchor of unknown provenance, probably 180 years old or so, that was dredged out of the Columbia. There are views across the river to the Portland's Alameda Ridge, the tops of the downtown skyscrapers, and the Tualatin Hills.  
  
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Keep up the hill to [[Officers Row]] and begin to walk west along Evergreen Boulevard. The houses at this end are all townhouses. Pass the Marshall House of 1886, which has tours and exhibits. There are many small plaques next to the sidewalk which tell the history of this U.S. Army barracks. There’s a replica of the old bandstand across Evergreen and the enlisted men's barracks below it. The parade ground is west of the bandstand. Pass the Grant House, finished in 1850, which now houses a restaurant. Come to a roundabout and keep walking straight along Evergreen. Pass the General O.O. Howard House on your left and continue across the freeway overpass.
  
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We keep to the river and walk in front of a couple of restaurants. An information sign declares the arrival of the U.S. Army here in 1849, the first permanent official U.S. presence in the Northwest. Shore pines and cottonwoods grow here. There are two more signs about the waterfront at Fort Vancouver and the Hudson’s Bay Company trading empire. The cottonwoods are dropping their leaves as a cold wind blows in from the east. Another sign tells how Oregon Trail settlers were landed here from The Dalles in HBC boats and then directed across the river to Oregon, it being McLoughlin’s idea that north of the Columbia could remain British. A trail leads down to the river and a small beach dominated by cottonwoods. The railroad and Columbia Way are on our left and a long line of cottonwoods are on our right now. There are signs about the HBC’s Columbia River trade and the Northwest Passage, including the advent of Robert Gray in the Columbia Rediviva in 1792, when he named the river after his ship and claimed the area for the United States. We walk below a row of condos and come to the Princess Ilchee statue which has a couple of native petroglyphs at its base. We continue along the waterfront, passing a McMenamin’s and then turning inland after it.
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Now begin a somewhat convoluted but historic passage through downtown Vancouver. See the Academy buildings on your right. This venerable structure was a convent, hospital, orphanage and school. Make a left on C Street, walk for half a block, and then go right into the Sculpture Garden, a display of modern art, on Broadway. Continue walking another block to Main Street and then turn right heading up several blocks to 13th Street to find the Hidden House, 1885, first owned a man named Hidden who owned the local brickyard. Turn left on 13th and proceed to the end of the block, where there’s another Hidden House, and then turn south (left) on Washington Street. St. James’ Church is on your right: this edition of the church was built in 1884. Walk for one block and turn right on 12th Street. Then, walk four blocks west on 12th to the modern courthouse, passing the old post office and some other older buildings. After this, turn left for two blocks to 11th Street and make another left. Head east until you hit Esther Street and make a right here. This takes you down to the indoor farmer’s market and then past Esther Short Park. At the corner of Esther Street and 6th Street is a statue to George Vancouver. Turn east on 6th, passing the Slocum House Theater and the bell tower. Then make a right on W. Columbia Street. Walk down Columbia. At the railroad embankment, there’s a stretch of murals commemorating World War II and Vietnam. Passing under the railroad bridge, take the first left for the [[Vancouver Quay Trailhead]].
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We walk inland along S.E. Columbia Shores Boulevard and under the railroad bridge. then we pass under SR 14 at an interchange. Reaching the other side, we bear right and walk along a pavement lined with cotoneasters with Pearson Air Field to our left. At the end of the field, we take the paved path that goes left and head north. the end of the runway is to our left. We pass a picnic table and benches. There’a a cottonwood-lined ditch to our left and an industrial area to our right. Then we pass rows of hangars to our left. We reach the hangar access road and walk up it to 5th Street. We bear left on 5th Street and pass a small plaza commemorating U.S. Grant’s stion at Fort Vancouver in 1853. We come to Reserve Street and turn left. On our left,  there a chain-link fenced yard with the wooden hull of a PT Boat. Then we walk across Reserve Street to the parking area for the Pearson Air Museum. Past the buildings, there’s a DC-3 on display and a 1975 monument in Russian and English to the three Soviet airmen, including pilot Chkalov, who flew over the North Pole in 1937 in an ANT-25. The headquarters of Pearson Field is here, with a sign commemorating the 321st Observation Squadron, 1923 - 1941, which mainly dealt with forest fires. We head back to 5th Street and walk to the parking area for the fort.
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We walk down a path to the fort, passing a sign for the Vancouver Farm and the garden they have for display. There were about 1,400 acres of farmland and gardens in the area in the days of the HBC. Another sign on the path to the fort tells about the village of workers, many of whom were ‘Kanakas’ (Hawaiians). There’s also a sign about the many nationalities of workers came from: Hawaiians, French-Canadians, Metis, Indians, Scots, English, Orkney Islanders. We don’t enter the fort because we have to pay. It’s pretty dead anyway, but the blacksmith’s shop is smoking. We head across 5th Street and up the park road which rises across a vast green lawn studded with oaks, fruit trees and conifers. The Vancouver Barracks, 1849, is to our left. At the Visitor’s Center, there’s a monument to the three Japanese fishermen who were the survivors of a cargo boat that set sail for Edo in 1832 and drifted across the Pacific. We spend time in the Visitor Center looking at the exhibits and chatting with the ranger. Then we head east along the parking area to a ship’s anchor that was dredged out of the Columbia, probably 180 years old or so, but they don’t know where it came from. There are views across the river to the Alameda Ridge, the tops of the downtown skyscrapers in Portland, and the West Hills. We head up to Officer’s Row and begin to walk west along Evergreen Boulevard. The houses at this end are all townhouses. We pass the Marshall House of 1886, which has tours and exhibits. There are many small plaques next to the sidewalk which tell the history of the place. There’s a replica of the old bandstand across Evergreen and the barracks below it. The parade ground is west of the bandstand. We pass the Grant House, built in 1850, which now houses a restaurant. We come to a roundabout and keep walking straight along Evergreen. We pass the General O.O. Howard House on our left and continue across the freeway overpass.
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The Academy buildings are on our right. This venerable structure was a convent, hospital, orphanage and school. We make a left on C Street, walk for half a block, and then go right into the Sculpture Garden on Broadway, which has some modern sculptures. We continue walking another block to Main Street and then turn right heading up several blocks to 13th Street to find the Hidden house, 1885, which belonged to a man named Hidden who owned the local brickyard. We turn left on 13th and proceed to the end of the block, where there’s another Hidden House, and then turn south (left) on Washington Street. St. James’ Church is on our right. We walk for one block and turn right on 12th Street. This edition of the church was built in 1884. We walk four blocks west on 12th to the modern courthouse, passing the old post office and some other older buildings, then turn left for two blocks to 11th Street and make another left. WE head east until we hit Esther Street and mamke a right here. This takes us down to the indoor farmer’s market, where we stop for fodder (I have a bad Reuben). There’s also a tent outside selling Christmas stuff. The windstorm and driving rain hit savagely, but pass rather quickly. We walk down past Esther Short Park. At the corner of Esther Street and 6th Street is a statue to George Vancouver. We head east on 6th, passing the Slocum House Theater and the bell tower. Then it’s a right on W. Columbia Street. There’s a gingerbread house show at the Convention Center. WE head down Columbia. At the railroad embankment, there’s a stretch of war murals - World War II and Vietnam. Passing under the railroad bridge, we turn into Quay Parking and head home.
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=== Maps ===
 
=== Maps ===
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* [http://www.cityofvancouver.us/sites/default/files/fileattachments/parks_and_recreation/page/1713/whipple_creek_park_trail_-_moderate.pdf  Whipple Creek Trail (Vancouver-Clark Parks & Recreation)]
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* [http://www.cityofvancouver.us/sites/default/files/fileattachments/parks_and_recreation/page/1707/discoveryshort.pdf  Downtown Vancouver - Discovery Historic Short Loop (Vancouver Parks & Recreation)]
  
 
=== Regulations or restrictions, etc ===
 
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* [http://www.portlandhikers.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=11237  Whipple Creek county park]
 
  
 
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=== More Links ===
 
=== More Links ===
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* [http://www.cityofvancouver.us/parksrec/page/old-apple-tree-park  Old Apple Tree Park (Vancouver-Clark Parks & Recreation)]
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* [http://www.cityofvancouver.us/parksrec/page/discovery-historic-loop-trail-4-miles  Discovery Historic Loop Trail (4 miles) (Vancouver Parks & Recreation)]
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* [http://www.cityofvancouver.us/sites/default/files/fileattachments/parks_and_recreation/page/1707/discovery.pdf  Discovery Historic Loop (Vancouver Parks & Recreation)]
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* [http://www.cityofvancouver.us/parksrec/page/old-apple-tree-park  Old Apple Tree Park (Vancouver Parks & Recreation)]
 
* [http://www.confluenceproject.org/project-sites/vancouver-land-bridge/  Vancouver Land Bridge (Confluence Project)]
 
* [http://www.confluenceproject.org/project-sites/vancouver-land-bridge/  Vancouver Land Bridge (Confluence Project)]
 
* [http://www.columbiariverimages.com/Regions/Places/vancouver_land_bridge.html  "Vancouver Land Bridge, Vancouver, Washington" (The Columbia River: A Photographic Journey)]
 
* [http://www.columbiariverimages.com/Regions/Places/vancouver_land_bridge.html  "Vancouver Land Bridge, Vancouver, Washington" (The Columbia River: A Photographic Journey)]
 
* [http://www.nps.gov/fova/index.htm  Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (National Park Service)]
 
* [http://www.nps.gov/fova/index.htm  Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (National Park Service)]
 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Vancouver  Fort Vancouver (Wikipedia)]
 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Vancouver  Fort Vancouver (Wikipedia)]
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* [http://www.nps.gov/fova/historyculture/pearson.htm  Pearson Field and Pearson Air Museum]
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valery_Chkalov  Valery Chkalov (Wikipedia)]
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* [http://columbiariverimages.com/Regions/Places/officers_row.html  "Officers Row, Vancouver, Washington" (The Columbia River: A Photographic Journey)]
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* [http://thegranthouse.us/  The Grant House]
  
  
 
=== Contributors ===
 
=== Contributors ===
 
* [[User:bobcat|bobcat]] (creator)
 
* [[User:bobcat|bobcat]] (creator)

Revision as of 15:14, 30 October 2014

File:WhippleCreek11.jpg
The ruins of the grist mill, Whipple Creek Park (bobcat)
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Footbridge, Whipple Creek Park (bobcat)
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Tall grand fir, Whipple Creek Park (bobcat)
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Trails at Whipple Creek Park (bobcat)
  • Start point: Vancouver Quay TrailheadRoad.JPG
  • End point: Officers Row
  • Trail Log:
  • Hike Type: Loop
  • Distance: 4.2 miles
  • High point: 110 feet
  • Elevation gain: 130 feet
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Seasons: Year round
  • Family Friendly: Yes
  • Backpackable: No
  • Crowded: Yes

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Hike Description

Whipple Creek protects a 300-acre stand of native forest in the north Vancouver area just west of the Clark County Fairgrounds. There are over five miles of trails here, going up and down through shallow gullies, and a good loop can be made around the perimeter. The remains of an old grist mill are one of the highlights. The park has a meadow with a picnic table, but trails can be very muddy in the wet season. Be prepared to encounter horses. Find your own way via the map (see link below) or follow these directions.

From the parking area, walk east past a dock and riverside amphitheater, then pass around the back of the Red Lion Hotel. Walk through the hotel's parking area, reach Columbia Way, and then head toward the river. The first thing you see is the Captain George Vancouver Monument, looking somewhat like a Japanese torii gate, but a stylized skeleton of a long boat in red mounted on pillars. Vancouver, a British naval officer, was at the mouth of the Columbia in 1792 and sent Lieutenant William Broughton downriver to explore inland in long boats (on this expedition, Broughton went as far as the Columbia Gorge and sighted and named Mount Hood).

Cross under the I-5 bridge and keep to the path along the river next to Columbia Way. Cross the road and head toward Old Apple Tree Park. Pass through a tunnel under the railroad lines and keep straight to admire the historic apple tree behind its guardian fence. This tree was planted in 1826, when the Hudson's Bay Company was still operating out of Fort Vancouver. Go right from the park to begin your trip up and over the Vancouver Land Bridge, completed by renowned architect Maya Lin in 2008 as part of the Confluence Project in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. As you go up and over the bridge, which crosses State Route 14, various panels and interpretive displays illustrate the human natural history of the area. The plantings are all Northwest natives.

Descending from the Land Bridge, you are now on the grounds of Fort Vancouver, a national historic site. First, take a left and inspect some reconstructions of settlement homes. Then continue north and then east past the heritage garden. There were about 1,400 acres of farmland and gardens in the area in the days of the Hudson's Bay Company. A path right leads to a replica of the fort itself, where you need to pay a small fee at an entrance kiosk. Signs along the path tell about the village of workers, many of whom were ‘Kanakas’ (Hawaiians). There’s also a sign about the many nationalities of workers came from: Hawaiians, French-Canadians, Metis, Indians, Scots, English, Orkney Islanders. The interior of the stockade here is an interesting visit, with a reconstructed blacksmith shop, bakery, and kitchen among other buildings, and well worth the price of admission. On summer weekends, there are often historical reenactments and volunteers dressed in period costumes. Pearson Field Airport is south of the fort.

As a diversion here after visiting the fort, take the path that leads east from the fort entrance and walk to the Pearson Air Museum, which has free entry and is now run by the National Park Service. Outside the museum, there's a 1975 monument in Russian and English to the three Soviet airmen, including pilot Valery Chkalov, who flew over the North Pole in 1937 in an ANT-25. The headquarters of Pearson Field is here, with a sign commemorating the 321st Observation Squadron, 1923 - 1941, which mainly dealt with forest fires. The museum formerly displayed numerous privately-owned antique aircraft, but these were removed in 2013 following the termination of the museum trust's agreement with the National Park Service. Displays now focus on the history of aviation in the area.

From the fort, head north across 5th Street and up the park road which rises across a vast green lawn studded with oaks, fruit trees and conifers. The Vancouver Barracks, 1849, is to your left. At the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center, there’s a monument to the three Japanese fishermen who were the survivors of a cargo boat that set sail for Edo (Tokyo) in 1832 and drifted across the Pacific and were found by a coastal tribe. The free Visitor Center displays historical exhibits, including a valuable ceramics collection. Then, walk east along the parking area to a ship’s anchor of unknown provenance, probably 180 years old or so, that was dredged out of the Columbia. There are views across the river to the Portland's Alameda Ridge, the tops of the downtown skyscrapers, and the Tualatin Hills.

Keep up the hill to Officers Row and begin to walk west along Evergreen Boulevard. The houses at this end are all townhouses. Pass the Marshall House of 1886, which has tours and exhibits. There are many small plaques next to the sidewalk which tell the history of this U.S. Army barracks. There’s a replica of the old bandstand across Evergreen and the enlisted men's barracks below it. The parade ground is west of the bandstand. Pass the Grant House, finished in 1850, which now houses a restaurant. Come to a roundabout and keep walking straight along Evergreen. Pass the General O.O. Howard House on your left and continue across the freeway overpass.

Now begin a somewhat convoluted but historic passage through downtown Vancouver. See the Academy buildings on your right. This venerable structure was a convent, hospital, orphanage and school. Make a left on C Street, walk for half a block, and then go right into the Sculpture Garden, a display of modern art, on Broadway. Continue walking another block to Main Street and then turn right heading up several blocks to 13th Street to find the Hidden House, 1885, first owned a man named Hidden who owned the local brickyard. Turn left on 13th and proceed to the end of the block, where there’s another Hidden House, and then turn south (left) on Washington Street. St. James’ Church is on your right: this edition of the church was built in 1884. Walk for one block and turn right on 12th Street. Then, walk four blocks west on 12th to the modern courthouse, passing the old post office and some other older buildings. After this, turn left for two blocks to 11th Street and make another left. Head east until you hit Esther Street and make a right here. This takes you down to the indoor farmer’s market and then past Esther Short Park. At the corner of Esther Street and 6th Street is a statue to George Vancouver. Turn east on 6th, passing the Slocum House Theater and the bell tower. Then make a right on W. Columbia Street. Walk down Columbia. At the railroad embankment, there’s a stretch of murals commemorating World War II and Vietnam. Passing under the railroad bridge, take the first left for the Vancouver Quay Trailhead.


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Regulations or restrictions, etc

  • Fort Vancouver stockade: $3.00 admission (under 15 free)
  • Pearson Air Museum: free
  • Park areas closed 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
  • Dogs on leash

Trip Reports

Related Discussions / Q&A

Guidebooks that cover this hike

  • Afoot & Afield: Portland/Vancouver by Douglas Lorain

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