Eagle Creek — Tuesday, Apr. 11, 2017

Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR

What an amazing trail! Eagle creek takes you through a beautiful canyon with sheer rock ledges, moss covered fir and so many waterfalls it is hard to keep count! Eagle Creek is one of those special trails that is gorgeous and offers something wowing and different every step of the way. Be sure you at least go as far as Tunnel Falls--and go through the tunnel behind the falls! What an unique experience!! This trail is relatively easy with minimal elevation gain and took us about 6 hours(granted we gawked and played around a lot). The lower spur trail to punchbowl falls will take you to a gorgeous canyon floor, however, you have to walk into the water if you want to see the falls from that angle because the water is pretty high. Once you get passed the fourth bridge,the trail becomes a little bit of a fun obstacle course with some downed trees, a really fun mudpit and a stream crossing with a narrow log bridge. So much FUN!! I highly recommend this hike to anyone visiting the gorge!! Side note: we only encountered a handful of people--go on a weekday and start early so you can fully enjoy the magic of the place!