Eightmile Creek

Eightmile Creek Canyoneering Canyoning Caving

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‌	Difficulty:‌3C1 I (v3a4 I) Swift water Raps:‌2 Metric Overall: 1h  ⟷0.4mi Approach: 5min  ↑150ft No Red Tape:‌No permit required Shuttle:‌None Vehicle:Passenger
Location:	45.6584, -121.0870
Condition Reports:	17 Oct 2015 "Looking to get a late-season rappel fix. Lower falls has a surprisingly nice short narrows that no one seems to know about.
Weather:
Best season:	March-May winter spring summer fall Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
Regions:	North America United States Pacific Northwest  Oregon Washington Columbia River Gorge  Washington Side

http://parks.state.wa.us/489/Columbia-Hills,http://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Dalles_Mountain_Ranch_Loop_Hike

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Reference photos

17 Oct 2015: Very Low. Water flow should not represent any danger (class B = a2).

4 Jul 2017: Very Low. Water flow should not represent any danger (class B = a2). Did not run.

9 Feb 2013: Moderate-Low. A bit low, still fun but not very challenging (class C1- = a4-).

31 Mar 2012: Moderate-High. A bit high, quite challenging but not too dangerous (class C1+ = a4+).

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Introduction

Not a major objective, but a very short and sweet little canyon close to Horsethief Butte. Creek can pack a punch during the spring run-off, but flow diminishes substantially heading into summer and should be safe for beginner practice. This area is frequently visited by tourists, so please do not leave anchors behind. It is easy to escape between the falls. Eightmile can be easily combined with Fivemile Creek just down the road. Nice spot for training beginners.

Creek is located close to Horsethief Butte - popular area to train for rock climbing.

Approach

Park at the Crawford Oaks trailhead. Hike up the obvious trail at the west end of the parking area. Road switchbacks and heads up to the top of the falls.

Descent

• R1: Eightmile Falls. 60ft off a tree set back DCR. Use caution as there's loose rock around the falls.

• R2: 30ft long low-angle ramp before dropping 20ft into a short narrows. Beware pendulum potential. Anchored off a tree at the top of the ramp.

Exit

Walk down the creek through the narrows. Ignore first obvious trail DCR as it leads to a sketchy traverse and take the second one instead. Return to trailhead.

Red tape

Washington State Discovery Pass required to park at the trailhead. Day passes can be purchased at the trailhead.

Beta sites

• Columbia Hills State Park
• Crawford Oaks Loop on Dalles Mtn Ranch

Background

Eightmile Creek sports a third short waterfall, but it's way down by the RR tracks just before it drops into the Columbia. Not really worth your time.

If the park's open and you have some extra time, check out the cool petroglyph exhibit down at Horsethief Lake.