Tunnel Falls via Eagle Creek Trailhead

Cascade Locks, OR
4.8
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Tunnel Falls via Eagle Creek Trailhead
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Distance
11.87 miles
Elevation Gain
2874 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back

Features

Scenic
River
Forest
Waterfall
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Added by Michael Matti

Tunnel Falls is a unique tunnel behind a beautiful waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge. Pass several other waterfalls while you hike through lush forests a trail built into the cliffside.

This hike begins at the Eagle Creek Trailhead. This is the same trailhead that goes to popular Punchbowl Falls. The trail to reach Tunnel Falls is 12 miles roundtrip on an out and back trail. If you continue another 0.5 miles on the trail after Tunnel Falls you will reach Twister Falls. The hike takes you past several other waterfalls on the way to Tunnel Falls including: Punchbowl Falls, Metlako Falls, Loowit Falls, and Skoonichuck Falls. The hike also goes along a cliff and is literally built into the side of the cliff at some points. There is a railing to hold onto for peace of mind.

The most unique part about Tunnel Falls is the tunnel behind the falls. You can also do some exploring at the base of Tunnel Falls if you make your way down the steep embankment before you get to the tunnel.

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Clayton Lukens
6/21/2020
One of my absolute favorites
I don’t know if this was man made or not but if the tunnel behind the waterfall was luck than this must be a ...
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Jenna Matheson
5/26/2017
Waterfalls Galore
You see several waterfalls on this hike,
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Nathan Oakley
10/2/2016
One of the best Gorge hikes
The hike takes you across a river canyon over a high bridge. Bring your camera! Many things to see along the trail. Make sure ...
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Rachel Davidson
9/18/2016
Awesome 12-mile trail run
This is one of my favorite trail runs in the Gorge. Path is nice and wide, even when it gets exposed on the cliff ...
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Sarah Vaughn
5/16/2016
Beautiful Hike!
Eagle Creek is a great place to hike even in rainy weather. The amount of views and waterfalls make 12 miles fly by, and ...
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Lauren Stolworthy
2/3/2016
Can I give it 6 stars?
One of my favorite hikes! Minimal effort for epic rewards!
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Jason Hatfield
1/1/2016
This is one of the best trails in The Gorge. If you like somewhat narrow cliff trails with intermixed spots of forest, this ...
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Laura R
3/17/2015
Wouldn't say it's an advanced hike...we did it in four hours with a stop at the river just beyond the tunnel. Everyone from Portland ...
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John Chau
3/5/2015
Awesome place - grab a detailed topo map and find some of the hidden, off-trail falls.. they're totally rad!
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