Eagle Creek on Ice

We have hiked Eagle Creek numerous times, once before to the six-mile mark at Tunnel Falls, but never in 30-degree temperatures. The cold and rain make the Eagle Creek even more beautiful and definitely more treacherous. We're always safe, though. :)

We took a spur off the main trail around mile 4 to get to a hidden waterfalls that I had an itch to see. I'm glad I was able to talk Tom and Clarkie into going back there with me. It was like walking through a storybook. The waterfall pours into a rock bowl and creates a ton of mist. When the temperature is low enough, the mist creates a coating of ice on EVERYTHING. Truly amazing.

Here's Clarkie braving the whipping wind and soaking mist for a photo op.

Tunnel Falls thunders down the cliff. The trail is cut through the rock behind the waterfall. See the little tunnel?
Some frozen plantlife. Tom said it reminded him of the Dozers from Fraggle Rock. hehe.

Tom and Clarkie admire Tunnel Falls. I took this shot through the edge of the waterfall. It's just ROARING.

Tom and Clarkie pose on the rock ledge and hurry me along. It's time for some grub!
Nothing beats a hot meal on a cold day. :)