Oregon City: Willamette Falls Scenic Viewpoint on the McLoughlin Promenade

You may recall that when we walked the McLoughlin Promenade previously, there had been a part where you could continue walking straight ahead to one end, or descend some stairs, cross a bridge over McLoughlin Boulevard, and then go down more stairs.

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Frankly, it didn't look that promising. However, by crossing the street after trying the Falls View diner, we discovered a scenic viewpoint and this bust of doctor, trader, fort builder, and key figure in the history of Oregon City, John McLoughlin.

Like the Willamette Falls scenic overlook on I-205 Northbound, this has historical markers. 

It also has some information about the importance of the Falls and proposals for it, which we can hope will eventually connect with this segment of the promenade. 

We hope that because the view of the Falls on this side is greatly superior.

Getting a good view of Willamette Falls can be a challenge, so this is good to know.

https://sporktogo.blogspot.com/2020/09/oregon-city-viewing-willamette-falls.html

 

The bust is around McLoughlin and 2nd, conveniently located to the Falls View Tavern, the Highland Stillhouse, and the Museum of the Oregon Territory. Then it looks like the promenade continues to about Hedges Street, past Old Canemah Park.

 

Oregon City: there is always something more to see.