Eagle Creek Trail
13.0 mi
Distance
144 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 24m
Est. Time
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Eagle Creek Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
The managing agency is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Hazards & Warnings
Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,141 ft |
| End | 13.0 mi | 34 ft |
Trail Details
Permit required
Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.
Eagle Creek Trailhead needs a valid Recreation Pass. Around mile 5 the trail enters the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness, where a free wilderness permit is required and self-issued at the wilderness boundary. Punch Bowl Falls is a side trail about 2 miles up; Tunnel Falls is about 7 miles up, beyond the boundary.
Official sources & verification
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
Source of truth
- Eagle Creek Trail #440 (Mt. Hood NF)
USFS Mt. Hood NF
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Cascade Locks, OR · about 7 mi away
- County:
- Hood River County, OR
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Headquarters:(541) 308-1700
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1.1 mi away · OR
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