Poetry Along the Columbia River Gorge
Frequently Asked Questions
Self Directed Pop Up Event only on April 11 & April 12th (Saturday & Sunday)
Frequently Asked Questions
Email if you have other questions: ajz@zelada.com
Is there public transit to this event?
Sadly, there is no public transportation. The I-84 is the major, safest way to get to the event.
Is there a registration for this Experience?
NO registration is required; there is no fee for this event.
How do I get to the Poetry and Artwork Trail entrances?
Two Trails have two artists on each Trail:
1) Wyeth to Starvations Creek and 2) Mark O. Hatfield Twin Tunnel Trail.
Both trails are along the Historic Columbia River Highway/Trail system.
Two Trail Entrances Details.
1) Wyeth to Starvations Creek.
Wyeth entrance use I-84 exit 51. First poem is about 2.6 miles from the parking lot.
Starvation Creek entrance use I-84 exit 55. First poem is about 1/2 mile from the parking lot.
Entering Starvation Creek is only from the West.
Leaving Starvation Creek only allows you to proceed East toward Hood River.
2) Mark O. Hatfield Twin Tunnel Trail.
Hatfield West Trailhead entrance use I-84 exit 64. First poem is about 1.75 miles from the West parking lot.
Hatfield East Trailhead entrance use I-84 exit 69 (Mosier). First poem is about 1/2 mile from the East parking lot.
How far are the Poems and Artwork from Trail parking lots?
Two poems are a short walk from one entrance. (less than 1/2 mile from parking lot).
Two poems are a longer walk from an entrance.
The artwork is a short walk from one entrance (less than 1/2 mile from parking lot).
What are these trails like?
Trails are paved and accommodate Mobility Devices. Walking with a cane or hiking pole is welcome.
The incline is only 5% which is ADA compliant. Normal walking shoes are okay.
Are there parking fees?
Both East & West Hatfield Twin Tunnel Trail parking lots require a day pass fee of $10.00.
Are there guides along the trail?
This pop up event is a self directed experience.
Both trails are 5 miles plus in length.
Wyeth Trailhead, Hatfield East and West Trail entrances have I-84 exits to each trailhead.
Starvation Creek has access ONLY from the West .
Leaving Starvation Creek requires you to go East and turnaround in Hood River to return to the Portland direction.
Are there concessions along the trail?
There is no drinkable water along the trails
There is no food nor food trucks along the trail
How do I get to the Poems and Artwork?
Maps detail the I-84 exits for each poem/art from either East or West trailhead entrance.
See map to find location of poems and artwork.
Wyeth entrance use I-84 exit 51. First poem is about 2.6 miles from the parking lot.
Starvation Creek entrance use I-84 exit 55. First poem is about 1/2 mile from the parking lot.
Entering Starvation Creek is only from the West.
Leaving Starvation Creek only allows you to proceed East toward Hood River.
2) Mark O. Hatfield Twin Tunnel Trail.
Hatfield West Trailhead entrance use I-84 exit 64. First poem is about 1.75 miles from the West parking lot.
Hatfield East Trailhead entrance use I-84 exit 69 (Mosier). First poem is about 1/2 mile from the East parking lot.
How far are the Poems and Artwork from Trail parking lots?
Two poems are a short walk from one entrance. (less than 1/2 mile from parking lot).
Two poems are a longer walk from an entrance.
The artwork is a short walk from one entrance (less than 1/2 mile from parking lot).
What are these trails like?
Trails are paved and accommodate Mobility Devices. Walking with a cane or hiking pole is welcome.
The incline is only 5% which is ADA compliant. Normal walking shoes are okay.
Are there parking fees?
Both East & West Hatfield Twin Tunnel Trail parking lots require a day pass fee of $10.00.
Are there guides along the trail?
This pop up event is a self directed experience.
Both trails are 5 miles plus in length.
Wyeth Trailhead, Hatfield East and West Trail entrances have I-84 exits to each trailhead.
Starvation Creek has access ONLY from the West .
Leaving Starvation Creek requires you to go East and turnaround in Hood River to return to the Portland direction.
Are there concessions along the trail?
There is no drinkable water along the trails
There is no food nor food trucks along the trail
How do I get to the Poems and Artwork?
Maps detail the I-84 exits for each poem/art from either East or West trailhead entrance.
See map to find location of poems and artwork.
Entering Starvation Creek is only from the West.
Leaving Starvation Creek only allows you to proceed East toward Hood River.
2) Mark O. Hatfield Twin Tunnel Trail.
Hatfield West Trailhead entrance use I-84 exit 64. First poem is about 1.75 miles from the West parking lot.
Hatfield East Trailhead entrance use I-84 exit 69 (Mosier). First poem is about 1/2 mile from the East parking lot.
How far are the Poems and Artwork from Trail parking lots?
Two poems are a short walk from one entrance. (less than 1/2 mile from parking lot).
Two poems are a longer walk from an entrance.
The artwork is a short walk from one entrance (less than 1/2 mile from parking lot).
What are these trails like?
Trails are paved and accommodate Mobility Devices. Walking with a cane or hiking pole is welcome.
The incline is only 5% which is ADA compliant. Normal walking shoes are okay.
Are there parking fees?
Both East & West Hatfield Twin Tunnel Trail parking lots require a day pass fee of $10.00.
Are there guides along the trail?
This pop up event is a self directed experience.
Both trails are 5 miles plus in length.
Wyeth Trailhead, Hatfield East and West Trail entrances have I-84 exits to each trailhead.
Starvation Creek has access ONLY from the West .
Leaving Starvation Creek requires you to go East and turnaround in Hood River to return to the Portland direction.
Are there concessions along the trail?
There is no drinkable water along the trails
There is no food nor food trucks along the trail
How do I get to the Poems and Artwork?
Maps detail the I-84 exits for each poem/art from either East or West trailhead entrance.
See map to find location of poems and artwork.
Hatfield East Trailhead entrance use I-84 exit 69 (Mosier). First poem is about 1/2 mile from the East parking lot.
How far are the Poems and Artwork from Trail parking lots?
Two poems are a short walk from one entrance. (less than 1/2 mile from parking lot).
Two poems are a longer walk from an entrance.
The artwork is a short walk from one entrance (less than 1/2 mile from parking lot).
What are these trails like?
Trails are paved and accommodate Mobility Devices. Walking with a cane or hiking pole is welcome.
The incline is only 5% which is ADA compliant. Normal walking shoes are okay.
Are there parking fees?
Both East & West Hatfield Twin Tunnel Trail parking lots require a day pass fee of $10.00.
Are there guides along the trail?
This pop up event is a self directed experience.
Both trails are 5 miles plus in length.
Wyeth Trailhead, Hatfield East and West Trail entrances have I-84 exits to each trailhead.
Starvation Creek has access ONLY from the West .
Leaving Starvation Creek requires you to go East and turnaround in Hood River to return to the Portland direction.
Are there concessions along the trail?
There is no drinkable water along the trails
There is no food nor food trucks along the trail
How do I get to the Poems and Artwork?
Maps detail the I-84 exits for each poem/art from either East or West trailhead entrance.
See map to find location of poems and artwork.
Who are the Poets and Artist?
We have three poets & one visual artist presenting work along vistas of the Columbia River Gorge.
Our three poets are
Claudia Casro Luna, Kelly Lenox, and Kara Briggs
Our Visual Artist is Speakthunder Berry
Learn about these Four artists at Poets & Artist Page
Maps will detail the I-84 exits for each poem from either East or West trailhead entrance.