Bonneville Off The Beaten Path Tips by GuthrieColin

Unnamed Waterfalls on Eagle River Trail

As I have said after it seems you think you know everything that there is to see along the Eagle Falls Trail you are wrong. These are a few pictures of waterfalls that I could find no name for. It seems like everywhere you look there is another waterfall.
Certainly the more impressive of which are better documented but this should go to show that this trail has possibly the greatest density of waterfalls of any trail around. Most of them are quite impressive as well.

Website: http://www.nwhiker.com/CGNSAHike37.html

Sevenmile Falls

Just when you think that you have seen everything that the Eagle Falls trail has to offer you are wrong time and time again. At 6.5 miles (10.5 km) from the trailhead lies the curiously named Sevenmile Falls.
At just 40 feet (12 meters) it is not very surprising to find that most people do not make it that far. This is the 7th major waterfall along the course of Eagle Creek and marks what is presumed to be the last of them as well. The amphitheatre that the falls have created are quite impressive especially when you consider that similar amphitheatres are created in so many other locations along this very violent river.

Website: http://www.waterfallsnorthwest.com/nws/waterfall.php?st=OR&num=1957

Twister Falls

Twister falls occurs a short distance up-stream from Grand Union Falls on the opposing fork to that of Tunnel Falls. This waterfall is much more difficult to view but perhaps that is what makes it so interesting. At 140 feet (42 meters) it is even taller than Tunnel Falls.
The way the falls gouges its way down a crack in the canyon wall it is unable to view the full height of the falls from the trail. A trip to the bottom of the canyon is possible but would take a bit of determination.
For the most part, Twister falls is known for its activity at the top anyway. The river breaks into two channels and then as they fall over the precipice they cross and then become one large jumbled stream.
The form of this waterfall is quite unique and for those that make it as far as Tunnel Falls, this waterfall is only another quarter mile making it about 6.25 miles (10 km) from the trailhead.

Website: http://www.waterfallsnorthwest.com/nws/waterfall.php?st=OR&num=1956

Tunnel Falls

Tunnel Falls is frequently the reason for traveling the Eagle Falls Trail. It is a long haul to get there at 5.8 miles (9 km) but worth every step. The falls were named for the obvious man made tunnel which is cut behind the waterfall itself.
At 130 feet (39 meters) this waterfall is quite tall and with the added benefit of being able to walk behind it in a tunnel it is truly one of a kind. The tunnel was blasted by the Civilian Conservation Corps when the trail was built to avoid having to build a long and tall bridge.
The first time I went down this trail I was meaning to go to Tunnel Falls and I’m glad I didn’t at that time because it would have been completely dark by the time I had gotten back. On my second trip I opted to camp. When you are considering this trail give yourself plenty of time.

Website: http://www.waterfallsnorthwest.com/nws/waterfall.php?st=OR&num=1955

Grand Union Falls

Grand Union Falls is much more interesting than my pictures would lead you to believe. I was in a hurry to get to the bigger fish that lie up-stream. Grand Union Falls is about 45 feet (13 meters) but carries a large volume and on the day of my visit more than normal. It was also raining quite heavily.
The falls are called Grand Union Falls because this is the location where the east and west forks of Eagle Creek occurs. The ‘Grand’ in grand union is likely due to the fact that just a few hundred feet upstream from this fall on BOTH forks are world class waterfalls which are absolutely worth the ~ 6 mile (9.6 km) one way hike to them.
Tunnel Falls and Twister falls are likely the only reason why you would be this far on the trail and they are just a short distance further.

Website: http://www.waterfallsnorthwest.com/nws/waterfall.php?st=OR&num=1954

Wy'east Falls

Wy’east Falls occurs at about 5 miles (8km) from the Eagle River Trailhead. Unfortunately, the access to the falls is less than ideal. From the trail you will encounter a crossing of its stream and a very inviting view through the trees.
I bit and took the trail up the stream which was not very well defined. After making my way to the falls I found that the water was flowing at a volume which was very large and made any photo aspirations a complete impossibility.
Having said that, this waterfall was very impressive; at 140 feet (42 meters) it is certainly not the tallest along the trail but once again this represents a type of waterfall that is unique. Most of the falls occur along the Eagle River. This is a tributary and therefore bears a smaller volume.

Website: http://www.waterfallsnorthwest.com/nws/waterfall.php?st=OR&num=1953

Tenas Falls

Tenas Falls are not really a stopping point as much as it is a mile marker or landmark. As you travel down the Eagle Falls Trail many of the landmarks help you to know just how far you have gone and how much further you must go.
Tenas Falls occurs at 4.5 miles (7.2 km) from the trailhead but is only about 25 feet (7 meters) in total. Many times it can be said that a waterfall is dwarfed by the company of waterfalls surrounding it and that it is a shame since the smaller waterfall would be a great destination had it not been so close to so many others.
In this case I believe that this fall is not worthy of that designation. If this had not fell on the Eagle Falls trail I believe it would not only not be its own destination but would likely not even be named.

Website: http://www.waterfallsnorthwest.com/nws/waterfall.php?st=OR&num=2085

Skoonichuk Falls

Skoonichuk Falls was where i decided i was running out of light. It is located at 3.7 miles (5.9 km) from the trail head just after crossing high bridge which is an interesting sight by itself. High bridge is only about 30 feet (9 m) across but beneath the bridge is a fall between sheer cliffs of about 150 feet (45 m).
Skoonichuk Falls has a strange name but is quite interesting and should a viewpoint be found i'm sure i would have a much greater opinion of it. The best estimate I've seen is that the falls are about 70 feet (21 m) but that figure could be way off.
The hillside adjacent to the trail has no beaten path which leads down to the rocky beach at the base of the falls but I'm sure it could be reached. After two visits I've still never been to the base which is a shame since I really find this waterfall to have an interesting form. Maybe next time.

Website: http://www.waterfallsnorthwest.com/waterfall.php?num=1697&p=0

Loowit Falls

Loowit Falls is located 3.2 miles (5.1 km) from the trail head. The views of this waterfall are cross canyon so a direct view can be had. This is the first of that variety on the trail system. I found this 90 foot (27 m) fall to be quite interesting. It is a long veil into a pool followed by another shorter veil.
The sign at the trail head names not this veil as Loowit Falls but the falls along Eagle Creek just beneath them as Loowit Falls either Way i find this to be a more fitting example. Another site named the lower part High Bridge Falls.
The name itself is of some interest as well. Loowit was the Native American name for Mt. St. Hellens. I do not know why that name was given to this fall but it is always nice to see the Native American language being used in naming.

Website: http://www.waterfallsnorthwest.com/waterfall.php?num=1510&p=0

Punchbowl Falls

This is the most popular destination along the Eagle Creek Trail System. Only 35 feet (10.6 m) tall it has gained its fame by its beauty, as captured by thousands of photographers, this waterfall is especially scenic.
The area near the falls is very busy from all the visitors coming to see it but the falls themselves are secluded enough that one must wade out into the river slightly to get a good view of these falls. The additional attraction of a fallen tree that slightly obstructs your view is possibly what has made this such a destination.

Directions:
Just upstream from Lower Punchbowl Falls. Around 2 miles (3.2 km) from the trail head.

Website: http://www.waterfallsnorthwest.com/waterfall.php?num=1645&p=0