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Tunnel Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 175 ft high | Oregon
12 mi round trip
1,640 ft
Strenuous
Tunnel Falls Hike at a Glance
The Tunnel Falls hike via the Eagle Creek Trail is 12 mi round trip with 1,640 ft of elevation gain.
| Falls height | About 175 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Eagle Creek Trail |
| Distance | 12 mi round trip |
| Elevation gain | 1,640 ft |
| Difficulty | Strenuous |
Your time: about 4 h 50 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 6 h at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 2,730 kcal.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 12 mi distance and 1,640 ft of gain for this hike are verified (oregonhikers.org), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Tunnel Falls
Tunnel Falls is a waterfall in Oregon, about 175 feet high, on land managed by Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (USDA Forest Service). Its height is from oregonhikers.org.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Eagle Creek Trail: 12 miles round trip with about 1,640 feet of elevation gain, from Eagle Creek Trailhead. Distance from oregonhikers.org. By the National Park Service difficulty formula (distance against climb) that puts it at Strenuous.
Before You Go
- The fee is $5 per vehicle per day from Eagle Creek Trailhead. (fs.usda.gov)
- All dogs must be on leash. (fs.usda.gov)
- On parts of this trail there are sheer cliffs with no guard rails. (fs.usda.gov)
- There are six sections where cable handrails run above vertical drops. (oregonhikers.org)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (USDA Forest Service) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Tunnel Falls?
The Eagle Creek Trail to Tunnel Falls is 12 miles round trip with about 1,640 feet of elevation gain.
Where does the Tunnel Falls hike start?
It starts from Eagle Creek Trailhead.
How tall is Tunnel Falls?
Tunnel Falls is about 175 feet high.
Is there a fee to hike to Tunnel Falls?
The fee is $5 per vehicle per day from Eagle Creek Trailhead.
Are dogs allowed on the Tunnel Falls trail?
All dogs must be on leash.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Tunnel Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- oregonhikers.org
- Distance
- oregonhikers.org
- Falls height
- oregonhikers.org
- Falls location
- topoquest.com
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Tunnel Falls.