Astoria (Y0475)
15k trail passes the Astoria Column and sites mentioned in the children’s book Lewis and Clark – The Astoria Cats by Arline LaMear (an avid volksmarcher and American Author and Literary Landmarks participant).
Clatskanie (Y1514)
Trail passes the former Clatskanie Hospital where writer Raymond Carver (1938-1988) was born. A commemorative plaque is affixed to the building and is visible to the walker.
Portland NE / Alameda / Concordia (Y0293)
Ghosts, Critters & Sacred Places of Washington and Oregon by Jefferson Davis.
Portland NE / Laurelhurst / Mt. Tabor (Y0033)
Ghosts, Critters & Sacred Places of Washington and Oregon by Jefferson Davis.
Portland NE / Lloyd Center / Yamhill (Y0970)
Ghosts, Critters & Sacred Places of Washington and Oregon by Jefferson Davis.
Portland NW / Bridges / Vista Views (Y0411)
Through Brush and Brier by Mary LaBarre – History of Good Samaritan Hospital, start point for the trail.
Portland NW / City Park / Waterfront (Y0297)
Through Brush and Brier by Mary LaBarre – History of Good Samaritan Hospital, start point for the trail.
Portland NW / Council Crest / Leif Erickson (Y0299)
Hiking Oregon’s History by William Sullivan for Council Crest trail.
Through Brush and Brier by Mary LaBarre – History of Good Samaritan Hospital, start point for the trail.
Portland NW / Crosstown / Pearl (Y0256)
Hiking Oregon’s History by William Sullivan
Through Brush and Brier by Mary LaBarre – History of Good Samaritan Hospital, start point for the trail.
Portland NW / Pittcock Mansion (Y0410)
One City’s Wilderness: Portland’s Forest Park by Mary Cottrell Houle. History and guide to one of the nation’s largest city parks.
Exploring Oregon’s Historic Courthouses by Kathleen Widerhold.
Through Brush and Brier by Mary LaBarre – History of Good Samaritan Hospital, start point for the trail.
Portland SW / Elk Rock Garden (Y0921)
Portland Hill Walks by Laura Foster.
Portland SW / Palantine Hill (Y0933)
Part of the walk goes through the campus described in Lewis and Clark College by Stephen Dow Beckham. The book is a history of the college with beautiful photographs.