Memaloose Hills
6 months ago
Spring wildflowers are abundant and dense
16 reports
Eagle Creek
Southwest Washington
updated 3 days ago
Eagle Creek is currently experiencing roaring waterfalls due to recent rains, but this also means the trail is muddy and slick in some dangerous sections. Visitors should exercise caution, especially along cliff edges and near Tunnel Falls. Fall foliage is still vibrant, adding to the scenic beauty. Parking at the trailhead can be tight, though overflow parking may be available. The trail remains snow-free and the road is suitable for all vehicles, with no significant bug issues reported.
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What hikers ask about Eagle Creek
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The trail is muddy and slick in some dangerous places due to recent rain, which is also causing the falls to roar. There were also some down trees to climb over as of August 11, but no more recent reports mention this obstacle.
The road is suitable for all vehicles as of November 7, and parking at the trailhead can be tight, though overflow parking for the 400 trail may be available. Ample parking was available at 7:30 am on a Tuesday in August.
Yes, the trail is described as precarious with areas on a cliff's edge, particularly near Tunnel Falls. A safety rope along the trail caused a deep cut for one hiker as of August 11, so caution is advised.
Fall foliage is still in full swing as of November 7, and the fall colors were absolutely stunning in late September as well. No bugs were reported by hikers on November 7 or in September.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Fresh3 days ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
Trail is in great shape with fall foliage still in full swing this weekend. Hiked from trailhead down to Lower Punchbowl, then to Tunnel Falls. So many off leash dogs, despite the 100' cliffs all alon...
Older1 month ago
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
3 night backpack in the Methow-Sawtooth range. Fall foliage is absolutely stunning right now with both fire red huckleberry and early Larch with shades from lime green to gold.Big thanks to the trail...
Older3 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
Very popular hike with an easily accessible trailhead. The earlier you get there the better. Ample parking at 7:30 am on a Tuesday. Slow, low grade, relatively flat hike the whole way through; it w...
Older4 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
Good trail, lots of rocks. fun and beautiful.
Older4 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
Beautiful trail with lots of falls. A couple trees down along the trail and many on the side trail down to the Lower Punch Bowl Falls. Not too difficult to navigate over/unded.
Older4 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
Really nice hike today! This was my first time hiking Eagle Creek. We got to the parking lot at 6:30am and there was ample parking. Started at about 6:45 with only a few other groups ahead of us. Ther...
Older5 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
Hard to count ALL the waterfalls, both official and spontaneous (it was a wet day). Not too many hikers given the rain and it being midweek.Towards the beginning of the hike, a recently downed tree (a...
Older5 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
This trail has been reopened recently, and a lot of trail work went in to clearing landslides that happened with the last atmospheric river. I hiked to the Eagle Tanner Trail junction ~7.7mi in and b...
Older5 months ago
North Cascades > Methow/Sawtooth
At the trailhead, we able to clear one hazard tree using a rope, so it wouldn't fall on parked cars. That was the first thing on a trip that really didn't go as planned!Within the last month, the trai...
Older6 months ago
Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
The Eagle Creek Trail is OPEN. Great trail that runs along or above the creek almost the whole way. After High Bridge there are a few downed trees that you have to climb over or go under. Trail was we...