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− | == Hikes starting here == | + | === Hikes starting here === |
* {{Hike ring|trailhead=Eagle Creek Trailhead|hike=Eagle Creek to Punchbowl Falls Hike|log=Eagle Creek to Punchbowl Falls Hike/Log|previous=Eagle Creek Trailhead|next=Metlako Falls}} | * {{Hike ring|trailhead=Eagle Creek Trailhead|hike=Eagle Creek to Punchbowl Falls Hike|log=Eagle Creek to Punchbowl Falls Hike/Log|previous=Eagle Creek Trailhead|next=Metlako Falls}} | ||
* {{Hike ring|trailhead=Eagle Creek Trailhead|hike=Eagle Creek to High Bridge Hike|log=Eagle Creek to High Bridge Hike/Log|previous=Eagle Creek Trailhead|next=Metlako Falls}} | * {{Hike ring|trailhead=Eagle Creek Trailhead|hike=Eagle Creek to High Bridge Hike|log=Eagle Creek to High Bridge Hike/Log|previous=Eagle Creek Trailhead|next=Metlako Falls}} | ||
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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}} | ||
− | == Driving Directions == | + | === 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 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.) | (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 == | + | === Fees / Regulations === |
Northwest Forest Pass required. There is a drop box for purchasing the day pass at the trailhead. | Northwest Forest Pass required. There is a drop box for purchasing the day pass at the trailhead. | ||
− | == Notes == | + | === 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. | 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. | ||
Revision as of 17:32, 11 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.
There are signs posted that recommend you park at the lower parking area that you first pass by when you drive in from the freeway, next to the fish hatchery (where there are people 24/7, a window looks out onto the parking area) and during the summer there is a camp host. Parking here will add about a 1/2 mile to your hike).