I agree with you that parking at a busier spot is probably safer but it's actually slightly farther if you start at Eagle Creek rather than at Wahclella Falls. The distance is minor compared to a little more car safety, though.
Too bad you couldn't get to Tanner on your hike. I was up in the area last weekend and the snow is definitely gone now!
Yeah, Dublin Lake is a nice secluded spot but, you're right, no views at all, and then you have to do the climb back out of the lake area. I agree on the spot just north of Tanner Butte - the views there are excellent.
Actually, the best water source in the area is off the main trail about 3/4 mile south of the side trail leading up to the summit of Tanner Butte. A short spur trail leads west to Tanner Springs and that's my preferred water source. I've always simply drank directly from the springs in the gorge - the water quality appears excellent.
as shown on your map, park at the alternate Eagle Creek trailhead (1/2 mile before the main parking), take the bridge over Eagle Creek, and walk about 1 mile to road 777 (Tanner Creek Road). This is shorter than the Wahchelaca (I forget how that's spelled) Falls trail and I'de rather park at the Eagle Creek trailhead because there are more people there.
I did this April 2005, was 1 mile short of Tanner Butte because there was too much snow.
I camped at Dublin Lake, about 2 miles short of Tanner Butte. Several campsites. So far away from the road and so little publisized that few people go there. No view of anything - too many trees.
Also, about a mile before Tanner Butte there is a spot where you could camp with a nice view of Mount Hood and Tanner Butte. Its right next to the trail. No water, you'de have to take it from Dublin Lake.
Or, just camp at Tanner Butte? Again, take water from Dublin Lake.
I agree with you that parking at a busier spot is probably safer but it's actually slightly farther if you start at Eagle Creek rather than at Wahclella Falls. The distance is minor compared to a little more car safety, though.
Too bad you couldn't get to Tanner on your hike. I was up in the area last weekend and the snow is definitely gone now!
Yeah, Dublin Lake is a nice secluded spot but, you're right, no views at all, and then you have to do the climb back out of the lake area. I agree on the spot just north of Tanner Butte - the views there are excellent.
Actually, the best water source in the area is off the main trail about 3/4 mile south of the side trail leading up to the summit of Tanner Butte. A short spur trail leads west to Tanner Springs and that's my preferred water source. I've always simply drank directly from the springs in the gorge - the water quality appears excellent.
Don Nelsen - Jun 1, 2005 5:13 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentHi Jerry,
Thanks for your comments.
I agree with you that parking at a busier spot is probably safer but it's actually slightly farther if you start at Eagle Creek rather than at Wahclella Falls. The distance is minor compared to a little more car safety, though.
Too bad you couldn't get to Tanner on your hike. I was up in the area last weekend and the snow is definitely gone now!
Don Nelsen - Jun 1, 2005 5:20 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentYeah, Dublin Lake is a nice secluded spot but, you're right, no views at all, and then you have to do the climb back out of the lake area. I agree on the spot just north of Tanner Butte - the views there are excellent.
Actually, the best water source in the area is off the main trail about 3/4 mile south of the side trail leading up to the summit of Tanner Butte. A short spur trail leads west to Tanner Springs and that's my preferred water source. I've always simply drank directly from the springs in the gorge - the water quality appears excellent.
-- Don
retired jerry - May 17, 2005 6:22 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled Commentas shown on your map, park at the alternate Eagle Creek trailhead (1/2 mile before the main parking), take the bridge over Eagle Creek, and walk about 1 mile to road 777 (Tanner Creek Road). This is shorter than the Wahchelaca (I forget how that's spelled) Falls trail and I'de rather park at the Eagle Creek trailhead because there are more people there.
I did this April 2005, was 1 mile short of Tanner Butte because there was too much snow.
retired jerry - May 17, 2005 6:28 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentI camped at Dublin Lake, about 2 miles short of Tanner Butte. Several campsites. So far away from the road and so little publisized that few people go there. No view of anything - too many trees.
Also, about a mile before Tanner Butte there is a spot where you could camp with a nice view of Mount Hood and Tanner Butte. Its right next to the trail. No water, you'de have to take it from Dublin Lake.
Or, just camp at Tanner Butte? Again, take water from Dublin Lake.
Don Nelsen - Jun 1, 2005 5:13 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentHi Jerry,
Thanks for your comments.
I agree with you that parking at a busier spot is probably safer but it's actually slightly farther if you start at Eagle Creek rather than at Wahclella Falls. The distance is minor compared to a little more car safety, though.
Too bad you couldn't get to Tanner on your hike. I was up in the area last weekend and the snow is definitely gone now!
Don Nelsen - Jun 1, 2005 5:20 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentYeah, Dublin Lake is a nice secluded spot but, you're right, no views at all, and then you have to do the climb back out of the lake area. I agree on the spot just north of Tanner Butte - the views there are excellent.
Actually, the best water source in the area is off the main trail about 3/4 mile south of the side trail leading up to the summit of Tanner Butte. A short spur trail leads west to Tanner Springs and that's my preferred water source. I've always simply drank directly from the springs in the gorge - the water quality appears excellent.
-- Don