Punch Bowl Falls – Bridge at Fern Creek loop from Cascade Locks

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Punch Bowl Falls – Bridge at Fern Creek loop from Cascade Locks

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Punch Bowl Falls – Bridge at Fern Creek loop from Cascade Locks

05:42

18.8km

340m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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75 m

Tollbridge Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Tollbridge Park is located just a few yards from the famous Bridge of the Gods that spans over the Columbia River to connect the states of Oregon and Washington. There …

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2.84 km

Sheridan State Scenic Corridor

Nature Reserve

3.43 km

Historic Columbia River Highway

Highlight • Trail

Ruckel Creek is just one of the historic markers along the Historic Columbia Highway. The side trail leading up the stream is currently closed.

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4.61 km

Eagle Creek Trailhead & picnic area

Highlight • Rest Area

This trailhead is a little further away from the waterfalls along Eagle Creek, but it is equipped with restrooms, picnic benches and a water spigot. It is also the connector to the Gorge Trail into Cascade Locks.

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5.14 km

Eagle Creek Trailhead 2

Highlight • Trail

This is the closest trailhead to the stunning waterfalls in the Eagle Creek area. The water spigot is not working anymore, but there is one half a mile down the …

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7.67 km

Metlako Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

This waterfall was named by the Mazamas, a mountaineering organization. Metlako is a native American goddess, the goddess of salmon.

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8.24 km

Punch Bowl Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

A super popular hike in the Columbia Gorge, Punch Bowl Falls is an iconic destination and one to put on your list. Kayakers have been known to shoot the 6 …

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8.36 km

Bridge over Tish Creek

Highlight • Bridge

Just next to the scenic Punch Bowl Falls, this nice little wooden bridge crosses Tish Creek. The latter one feeds Eagle Creek and the Punch Bowl.

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9.32 km

Bridge at Fern Creek

Highlight • Bridge

Enjoy the view from this iron bridge over the majestic Eagle Creek and next to Fern Creek. It is one of three bridges within the canyon and a nice destination for a shorter hike.

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18.8 km

End point

Parking

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