Thru-hikers will … My only complaint about this trail was the lack of signs. You will literally lose count as you pass dozens of spectacular waterfalls through the lush temperate rain forests and tall basalt cliffs. NOTICE: The spur trail to the Metlako Falls Overlook is closed as of January 2017. It is a breathtaking area, and easily the climax of your trip. Punch Bowl Falls is about 0.6 miles past Metlako via the same trail. The Punchbowl is great place to get some great waterfall shots and cool off from that summer heat. On your way home, detour slightly to the Hood River Fruit Loop, a scenic drive that connects several family-owned farms offering apples, chestnuts and cider. O Hatfield Wilderness Via Eagle Creek. Just beyond the falls is plenty of room to take a break before heading back the way you came. Just prior to seeing to the camp you'll have crossed Wy-Est Creek.

I decided to include this hike as a separate She is four years old (my youngest of four kids) and she did a stellar job!

No need to pack a lot just you and your water bottle! Wahclella Falls *Trail is currently open but parking lot is closed* The second highest waterfall in the … As of 8/17/19 Trail is closed for public safety. It's a quick hike out and back to check it out. pass the cutoff trail, you will come to a sign on a tree indicating It is difficult to see the full span of the cataract, but more impressive is the trail to it. At around 1.5 miles a marked side trail leads to the viewing area. Some spots on the trail are closed for maintenance and indefinitely. Trail routing and conditions are subject to change. Portland and the Columbia River Gorge are filled with hiking opportunities, many of which have Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible portions. Metlako Falls & Punch Bowl Falls *Trail is currently closed* Accessed by hike only, you can view the Metlako Falls 1.5 miles in via the Eagle Creek Trail #440. We are a promoter and steward of this evolving city and its progressive values, which have the power to transform the travelers who visit us. At the This hike begins at the Eagle Creek Trail head and follow the trail for about a mile and a half. Audubon Society of Portland Nature Sanctuary. This is a somewhat incomplete report because we did not venture too far into the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness. Check out two of the Columbia River Gorge's most popular waterfalls: Metlako and Punchbowl. On the way back, keep an eye out for a sign pointing to lesser-known Metlako Falls.

Eagle Creek to Metlako Falls [CLOSED] is a 3.2 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Cascade Locks, Oregon that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The rocky dirt trial is well marked, but has some difficult parts along the way. Metlako Falls was the first major waterfall we encountered on Eagle Creek.

If the water is high, do NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES The trail descends steeply to Eagle Creek, and if the creek is low This page has been accessed 599,751 times.

I’m sad it’s closed rn but last summer I came here and swam on a nice warm day and had a BLAST! If you contin... Park at the Eagle Creek Trailhead, and backtrack out towards the highway. This showstopper’s 100-foot (30 m) plume seems to shoot straight out of a cliffside before plunging into the pool below. Please check the list of Columbia Gorge trail closures before you plan for a hike. Beautiful! Continue a short ways to a large parking Media Please read our article for updated information on road and park closures. Taking the trail for Eagle Creek you will start off along the river. She and I simply kept a slow and easy pace and did Metlako Falls as well as Punch Bowl. Catch sight of 200+ types of birds at the Portland area's dozens of prime bird watching destinations, including sanctuaries, refuges and urban parks. Going upstream there are not clear

Meanwhile, wild critters in water and on land are easily spotted through the thinning flora as they prepare for winter. Hikers can work their way up the wide open, rocky shoreline to a view of Punch Bowl Falls about a hundred yards from the falls. It is quite a contrast to it's downtrail cousin, sitting a mere 4 feet above the water! Editor’s note: Due to wildfire damage to the Columbia River Gorge, Eagle Creek Trail and Punchbowl Falls are closed and access to several other destinations in the Columbia River Gorge are impacted. Six trailheads give hikers (and cyclists, joggers and horseback riders) plenty of opportunities to customize their route. As the name implies, your path with pass through a tunnel behind the falls about midway up the span. Today, 21 miles (34 m) of the dismantled railroads have been transformed into the scenic, multi-use Banks-Vernonia Trail. What a beautiful trail. Its but a short back-track, The Audubon Society of Portland Nature Sanctuary is a great starting place for hiking Forest Park and (of course) bird-watching. This is the turn-around point for this hike. A pair of modest spur trails dropped through forest to a sudden and spectacular overlook, where a pair of braided cable railings stood between you and the sheer, 200-foot drop into Eagle Creek. These stunts at Metlako Falls have been regularly recorded for social media (of course!) Starting just 30 miles east of Portland, the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area offers amazing vistas, trails and more than 90 waterfalls. We did the small side trails that take you in to the bowl and waded (for me, knee deep) to get some stunning photos of Punch Bowl Falls. Driving on FR65, 4.7 miles upstream from the campground, visitors can enjoy an easy hike to Panthe... *Currently Closed, find out more info hereThis hike begins at the Eagle Creek Trailhead.