Hiked 05/31/04
Tunnel Falls on Eagle Creek
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Eagle Creek Hikes
The trail where photos were taken is colored red.
The trail head for Eagle Creek Hikes is past the fish hatchery at the end of the road
The trail follows Eagle Creek for many miles
The trail immediately climbs above the creek
Looking down at an old trail sign, where the trail used to go
The trail is mostly within the forest
The cut and cable are common features of this hike
In season the floral displays are excellent on this hike
Always be extremely careful along the cliff areas
In the spring there are lots of little falls along the way
You must use extreme caution along these cliff areas
The Honeysuckle brings its own special beauty in season
This trail is accessible most of the year
Here is the cutoff trail sign to Metlako Falls - Hike 55 on this CD
The trail crosses a number of streams along the way
The trail continues
Beautiful and famous Punchbowl Falls
There are several bridges that make crossing possible
The trail continues
Another bridge
The trail continues
The trail continues
The trail continues
The trail continues
More cable and cliff areas
Always use extreme caution in these areas
Looking down at Eagle Creek
Looking across Eagle Creek to Loowit Falls
A view of High Bridge which crosses Eagle Creek
The trail continues
Looking down at Eagle Creek below
Nearing the bridge that crosses Eagle Creek known as High Bridge
High Bridge
Looking down from High Bridge at Eagle Creek
Looking downstream from High Bridge
Having crossed the creek the trail continues upstream
Skoonichuk Falls just above High Bridge
The trail continues
The trail continues
The trail continues
The only other bridge across Eagle Creek
Tenas Falls along the way
The trail continues
The trail continues
A less sophisticated bridge along the way
More cliff areas
The trail continues
Entering the Wilderness Area
This wooden bridge has been destroyed and is no longer here!
The trail continues
A rare open area
The trail continues
The trial continues
This area can be challenging so be cautious
Slender Toothwart
Another nice cascade
Tunnel Falls in all its glory!
Now the trail goes through the tunnel behind the falls - thus the name
Looking back after passing through the tunnel
Looking back at the falls
This area is almost always wet so use extreme caution
Mt Kitten Tails
One could say that this hike is a real cliff hanger???
Again, use extreme caution and hold on to the cables
A view looking back downstream
Bow Tie Falls... is this worth it or what!
Looking down over Bow Tie Falls
Some Glacier Lilies along the trail
Western Saxifrage
Looking upstream
More rapids
Another large falls upstream from Bow Tie Falls
More cliffy areas
Now the creeks dont have bridges... just logs
You can tell that few people venture this far
Another crossing challenge
The junction to Tanner Butte or Whatum Lake
The end of this adventure
---------------------------------The End of Another Excellent Adventure!-----------------------------------
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