Eagle Creek — Saturday, May. 14, 2016

Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR

I camped at Eagle Creek campground the night before so arrived at the trailhead around 7:25am. The hike to Tunnel Falls took about 3 hours, and we saw just a handful of people also on their way. There were three waterways to cross, including where the bridge had broken, but none presented major challenges. The trail itself was somewhat rocky, with elevation I'd describe as gently upward. Tunnel Falls is completely worth the hike. It's gorgeous, but a little cool once you get there, so pack layers. We had lunch at a calm spot on the water around mile 6. There was more trail traffic on our way back. Round trip was about 6 hours. Would recommend caution on the trail if it is wet or rain is expected -- some spots seem like they could be very slippery and some of the trail is against a sheer drop. I'd also recommend camping along the trail rather than at Eagle Creek Campground if you're able -- the car camping is just off the highway and can be a bit noisy.