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| − | [[Image:EagleCreekSuspensionBridge.jpg|thumb|400px|Suspension footbridge over Eagle Creek]] | + | [[Image:EagleCreekSuspensionBridge.jpg|thumb|400px|Suspension footbridge over Eagle Creek ''(Jeff Statt)'']] |
* Hikes including this location: | * Hikes including this location: | ||
**{{Hike ring|trailhead=Eagle Creek Trailhead|hike=Wauna Viewpoint from Eagle Creek Hike|log=Wauna Viewpoint from Eagle Creek Hike/Log|previous=Eagle Creek Trailhead|next=Gorge-Wauna Viewpoint Trail Junction}} | **{{Hike ring|trailhead=Eagle Creek Trailhead|hike=Wauna Viewpoint from Eagle Creek Hike|log=Wauna Viewpoint from Eagle Creek Hike/Log|previous=Eagle Creek Trailhead|next=Gorge-Wauna Viewpoint Trail Junction}} | ||
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{{Elevation|80 feet}} | {{Elevation|80 feet}} | ||
=== Description === | === Description === | ||
| − | [[Image:eaglesuspensionsign.JPG|thumb|250px|Trail sign on bridge]] | + | [[Image:eaglesuspensionsign.JPG|thumb|250px|Trail sign on bridge ''(Jerry Adams)'']] |
| − | This bridge spans a portion of Eagle Creek about 1/3 mile from the Eagle Creek Trailhead near the Eagle Creek Campground. It allows hikers to continue on Gorge Trail #400 which also connects to the Wauna Viewpoint trail and the Tanner Creek Trail. | + | This bridge spans a portion of Eagle Creek about 1/3 mile from the [[Eagle Creek Trailhead]] near the Eagle Creek Campground. It allows hikers to continue on Gorge Trail #400 which also connects to the [[Wauna Viewpoint]] trail and the Tanner Creek Trail. |
This is the third suspension bridge at this location. The first was built in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. In 1936, a second bridge was constructed to replace the first that had washed away. The second bridge did a lot better, lasting until it too washed away in 1997. Today's bridge, the third, was built in 2000. | This is the third suspension bridge at this location. The first was built in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. In 1936, a second bridge was constructed to replace the first that had washed away. The second bridge did a lot better, lasting until it too washed away in 1997. Today's bridge, the third, was built in 2000. | ||
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| − | {{RelatedDiscussions| | + | {{RelatedDiscussions|Eagle Creek}} |
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=== Guidebooks that cover this destination === | === Guidebooks that cover this destination === | ||
Revision as of 09:42, 4 July 2017
- Hikes including this location:
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 45.63999, -121.92383
- Elevation: 80 feet
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Description
File:Eaglesuspensionsign.JPG
Trail sign on bridge (Jerry Adams)
This bridge spans a portion of Eagle Creek about 1/3 mile from the Eagle Creek Trailhead near the Eagle Creek Campground. It allows hikers to continue on Gorge Trail #400 which also connects to the Wauna Viewpoint trail and the Tanner Creek Trail.
This is the third suspension bridge at this location. The first was built in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. In 1936, a second bridge was constructed to replace the first that had washed away. The second bridge did a lot better, lasting until it too washed away in 1997. Today's bridge, the third, was built in 2000.
Trip Reports
- Search Trip Reports for Eagle Creek
Related Discussions / Q&A
- Search Trail Q&A for Eagle Creek
Guidebooks that cover this destination
- 100 Hikes in Northwest Oregon - 3rd Edition, by William L Sullivan
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Contributors
- Stevefromdodge (creator)