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* {{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=Eagle Creek Suspension Bridge}} | * {{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=Eagle Creek Suspension Bridge}} | ||
Revision as of 06:51, 6 January 2007
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 45.63694, -121.91842
- Elevation: 63'
Hikes starting here
- Eagle_Creek_to_Punchbowl_Falls_Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Eagle Creek to High Bridge Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Eagle Creek to Tunnel Falls Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Eagle Creek to Wahtum Lake Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Tanner-Eagle Traverse Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Wauna Viewpoint from Eagle Creek Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
Driving Directions
Coming from Portland, travel Eastbound on I-84, and turn off at Exit # 41. At the bottom of the ramp turn right. Go about 1/2 mile to the end of the road. You will go past a footbridge (that takes hikers up to Wauna Viewpoint) as the road narrows to one lane. Continue a short ways to a large parking lot, parking only in designated spaces.
(Coming from the East, be aware, there is no westbound exit at Eagle Creek. You must continue on I84 and get off at the Bonneville Dam exit, get back on the interstate and backtrack to exit # 41.)
Fees / Regulations
Northwest Forest Pass required. There is a drop box for purchasing the day pass at the trailhead.
Notes
Unfortunately, the Eagle Creek trailhead has seen a great number of break-ins to cars. Thieves are known to frequent this area and work quickly. They tend to go for the obvious (valuables left in cars) but also for identity information left in glove compartments. It is an attractive area for clouters because of it's proximity to the interstate on-ramp.
In addition, hikers have even reported losing backpacks left at the trailhead momentarily while fetching their vehicle.
Many hikers have taken to bringing all their valuables with them, leaving the doors to their car unlocked and the glove compartments open. In addition, many will park at the Eagle Creek campground parking area because there is often there is a camp host in residence nearby - especially on summer weekends. (You will pass the Eagle Creek campground lot on your way to the trailhead. Parking here will add about a 1/2 mile to your hike)