Sunday, more or less sunny with brief rain and hail. Eagle Creek trail. ~13 miles out and back (14 from the Fishery parking lot, 10 min before the trail head), unnoticeable elevation gain (~1300'). 
Lushly green and mossy, numerous waterfalls, steep narrow canyon, green rushing creek. Some times narrow trail above sheer drop. Beautiful scenery. Perfect for early season: a lot more water. Waterproof boots are essential. Literally, at times water falls on your head. 
Metlako Falls at ~1.5 miles, Punchbowl Falls at ~2 miles, Loowit Falls at ~3 miles, Skoonichuck Falls at ~4 miles, Wy'East Falls at ~ 5 miles, Tunnel Falls (when walking in the short tunnel, feel the vibration of the rock!) at ~6 miles, and Twisted Falls at ~6.5 miles. Now you are at the water level. Our lunch spot. It hailed for a few minutes. Rarely I enjoyed coming back as much as going in, seeing all these waterfalls again. Encountered maybe 50 people (4 backpackers, 5 runners), less than half made all the way to Twisted Falls. Not too bad for such a popular trail. Direction: Hwy 84, exit 41 east bound only. To returning to Portland, drive further east to exit 44 and turn around at Cascade Locks (people on PCT cross Columbia River here). We stopped at Char Burger by the river for snacks, good view, quick food. Rebecca kindly offered me a ride home.
