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Free Bridge

From Portland Hikers Field Guide

Informational sign at Free Bridge. You can see the two bridge supports at the river bank just to the left of the sign (Jerry Adams)
Informational sign at Free Bridge. You can see the two bridge supports at the river bank just to the left of the sign (Jerry Adams)
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  • Latitude: 45.5464
  • Longitude: -120.8981
  • Maps: Portland Hikers Maps Google Earth
  • Elevation: 300 feet

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At mile 6.6 is Free Bridge, the remains of an old bridge across the Deschutes River. There is one footing on the east side, and another footing knocked over in the river.

It was called "Free Bridge" because there was no toll to cross. When it was destroyed, it was initially reported to be knocked down by a wind storm, but later they found evidence of sabotage (conspiracy theory?).

You have to walk down from the main trail to see the site up close. There is a large flat area where you could camp.

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