Astoria Column
Posted by: Ambrosia
N 46° 10.882 W 123° 49.058
10T E 436896 N 5114523
Astoria Column, depicting the end of the journey for Lewis and Clark at the mouth of the Columbia.
Waymark Code: WM1094
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 11/30/2006
Published By: RB2
Views: 79
The Astoria Column has a 500 foot mural that depicts the history of the explorers and developers of the NW, including Lewis and Clark. The mural shows scenes chronologically from the bottom of the Column, spiraling to the top.
The Column was built on the top of Coxcomb Hill, which is the highest hill in Astoria. From the top, you have the best view of the mouth of the Columbia, where it flows into the Pacific Ocean.
The Column is featured in the Lewis and Clark Trail website here.
Coxcomb Hill is available at all times.
$1 fee for parking (during giftshop hours)
Column is free.
The Astoria Column is open from 9am - Dusk, year around.
Closed during high winds, mostly only in the winter.