Trails Originating from Eagle Creek

8.6 miles of hiking • 2250' elevation gain •

We rolled into the Eagle Creek parking lot and as expected there were many people arriving and hiking up the trail. We headed east on the Gorge #400 trail and then headed up the Ruckle Creek Trail. I'd never been there before and was soaking wet after only 0.6 miles. My wife and I decided to head back onto the #400 trail and perhaps save it for a nicer day. We then headed towards Dry Creek but turned around when it started getting late. We then headed up towards Buck Point, out of the Eagle Creek Picnic area. We ended up heading back to the TH as me and my wifes knees were starting to bother us. Darn knees started to hurt us on the Asphalt of the #400 trail! on the way out! We don't have nearly the problems when just hiking the dirt trails. Turns out we both need physical therapy for knee issues, but I've been lazy about spending more time and money.