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Tunnel Falls

  • Start date: 07/05/2023

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 07/05/2023

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

This is a very popular hike in the Columbia Gorge near Cascade Locks. The trail follows Eagle Creek in a moderate but steady incline past 9 waterfalls before reaching the beautiful Tunnel Falls For those brave enough there are two more waterfalls a short distance beyond Tunnel Falls. The trail can be rugged and wet at times plus the exposure to heights means it's not for everyone however the most exposed parts of the trail have reassuring cables to hold on to. After the hike we'll stop somewhere for dinner before driving home. This is an all day trip so don't plan on getting home before dark.
MEETING PLACE--Springfield Fred Meyer, north of the fuel station. Note that 6:30am is the DEPARTURE TIME!

  • Event Leader: Johnson Steven

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Gorge

  • Departure Location: See Trip Description

  • Rating: Difficult

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 300

  • Season: 2023

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Water, lunch, mosquito repellent, and ten essentials.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 12

  • Member Fees: —

  • Elevation Gain: 1200

  • Non-Member Fees: 5

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

Despite record high temperatures four intrepid hikers decided to persevere on this hike in the Columbia Gorge. We hiked 7 miles up the Eagle Creek Trail past 13 waterfalls including the beautiful Tunnel Falls. On the return hike we stopped at Four and a Half Mile Bridge for a chilly but refreshing swim. By the time we reached our trailhead we'd hiked 14 miles and the temperature had reached 98 degrees. Before our 2 ½ drive home we stopped at Cascade Locks for dinner at Thunder Island Brewery.

Members & Guests signed-up & waitlisted

  • Number of spots on trip: 12
  • Number of spots available: 6
No. Status Full name Phone Transportation Needed? Trip Fee # Can Take?
1 Signed-Up Johnson, Steven 541-520-2470 N —
2 Signed-Up Meacham, Lynn 541-214-8827 N —
3 Signed-Up Carpenter, Kathie 541-505-2370 N —
4 Signed-Up Hoekstra, Arjen 458-245-0762 N 5
5 Signed-Up Shipley, Riccie 541-972-2225 N 5
6 Signed-Up Bryan, Keiko 541-342-1240 N —