Waterfall 35 feet tall and 10 feet wide where Eagle Creek cuts through a narrow channel and shoots powerfully into a large bowl that resembles a punchbowl
General Information
Length:
4.4 mi round trip
Elevation Gain:
Approximately 1,100 ft
Difficulty:
Moderate
Hours:
Open daily from sunrise to sunset
Fees:
Timed-use permits may be required during peak season
Northwest Forest Pass may be required for some nearby trailhead parking areas
Northwest Forest Pass may be required for some nearby trailhead parking areas
Pet Policy:
Pets are allowed on hiking trails
Closest cities with hotels:
Cascade Locks (14 mi)
Seasons:
Spring through fall for waterfall viewing and hiking
Location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/kQ7m5P4rL9xV2n6D8Punch Bowl Falls Trailhead, Cascade Locks, OR 97014
Website:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/
How to Get There
From Cascade Locks (14 mi): Take I-84 west through the Columbia River Gorge to Exit 41 and follow signs to the Eagle Creek Trailhead for access to the waterfall and canyon trail system.
Overview
Punch Bowl Falls on Eagle Creek is a 35-foot, 10-foot-wide falls that shoots through a narrow channel into a wide bowl-shaped pool. It is the most-visited destination on the Eagle Creek Trail and a top hike in the gorge, reached by a 4.2-mile round trip from the Eagle Creek Trailhead (I-84 exit 41).
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