Main Eagle creek near where I stayed
I started my first hike up the Main Eagle trail from Boulder Park where I met a friendly group of equestrians who were out to do some trail clearing. Right away there were great glimpses through the trees of the surrounding cliffs.
There were several easy creek crossings that I rock hopped across. The second bridge is out but there is a log with a rope.
This meadow was right before the broken bridge and was the largest clearing so far. There was a brief moment of partial clearing, so I quickly snapped a picture.
I went a couple miles further but the rain was really coming down steadily, sometimes as hail so I turned around and made it an 8 mile day.
Day 2, East Eagle
I had to drive back to Portland this day so I decided to go over to East Eagle see how far I could get by noon and then turn around. The drive over was lovely but slow, with some pockets of privately held land with cabins. Lucky people!!
I saw this sign a few miles from the tail head.
The trailhead area
There were views pretty constantly of great rock and cliff formations with occasional palate cleansers of beautiful forest just so you don't get bored.
Corkscrew falls
more views!
Coon Creek
With the jaw dropping views my pace had slowed to a crawl so I had to turn around just before crossing Coon Creek, but I felt it was a worthwhile destination.
Heading back!
Back to the trail head for a 7 mile, 1000 e.g day. Easy by gorge standards.
No bugs during the day, and things are still green with some patches of wildflowers. When I was up there the local campgrounds were having water contamination issues. The camp host at Tamarack said it was the first time that as happened to him in 17 years. I really want to go back next year when I have more time. Even shortish hikes were astounding.
Woodswalker
