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Eagle Creek Overlook Trail

Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR
45.6412, -121.9317 Map & Directions
Length
0.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
279 feet
Highest Point
285 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Easy
The walk-in campsites at this location come with quite a bit of grass to negotiate. Photo by Anna Roth. Full-size image

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A short trail in the sometimes-closed Eagle Creek Group Campground area, this little loop has some of the best views right at the beginning. Continue reading

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Hiking Eagle Creek Overlook Trail

From the parking area, stop to check out the interpretive signage describing the role of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in building many of the notable structures in the area, including the structure in the group camp nearby.

Then head south on a small trail that borders an open meadow before turning right and climbing some stairs. The paved trail swings around to the left and then enters a picnic area of the group camp, bringing you around to the edge of a viewing platform that offers a similar, if a few dozen feet higher — view of the river.

The trail wends through the group campsite, which may or may not be open. If it is, respect any campers and avoid walking through occupied sites.

The trail then cuts through the central part of the campground, heading downhill towards a grassy meadow blocked by a gate. This meadow is home to the walk-in campsites in this area, again, please be aware of any campers and avoid walking through their sites.

Take a set of stone stairs down to the same level as the parking area, returning to the car by way of the paved ramp and stairs you took to get into the campground.

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Hike Description Written by
Anna Roth, WTA Correspondent

Eagle Creek Overlook Trail

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 45.6412, -121.9317 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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Parking Pass/Entry Fee

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WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Getting There

From Portland or Vancouver: Drive I-84 east to Exit 41 (for the Fish Hatchery). This exit comes up quick after the tunnel, so get in the righthand lane before you enter the tunnel. Take the exit and turn left, driving under I-84 and directly into the parking area, which can hold about 5 cars.

From Cascade Locks, drive west on I84 to Exit 40 (there is no exit 41 from the east). Take Exit 40, cross the freeway and immediately get back on I84 east to exit 41. This exit comes up quick after the tunnel, so get in the righthand lane before you enter the tunnel. Take the exit and turn left, driving under I-84 and directly into the parking area, which can hold about 5 cars.

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Trailhead

Southwest Washington > Columbia River Gorge - OR

Eagle Creek Overlook (#440)

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

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