This is one of the more scenic trails to go hiking on in Oregon. for more pictures, take a look at the site link, and there are plenty of pictures of it on the internet I'm sure. Just type in key words, "Eagle Creek, Oregon". Be prepared for plenty of beautiful scenery, but also be prepared for some steep cliff areas with a few narrow spots on the trail. In those areas, the trail does provide thick metal wire connected to the rocks for holding onto for added feeling of security. Most the trails are fairly wide and safe. there are plenty of flat parts, and hilly parts as well. You're in for a treat of scenic waterfalls following the main stream.
At the beginning of the trail, during the fall season, you'll get to see spawning salmon. This trail is highly recommended to visit and hike mainly during summer and dryer seasons. Winter, Fall and early Spring can present more Danger with all the rain coming in causing some land slides, falling trees, muddy trails and falling rocks. Trust me on this one. I've hiked there alone during the rainy Fall season and I will never do that again. There is camping too, If you plan on R.V. camping, you'll need to make reservations. If you plan on hiking and camping over night in the wilderness, just make sure you park your car upfront leaving no valueable posessions behind, especially in the glove box. read the description to get more info on this matter.
The Eagle Creek trailhead is a busy place most weekends. Here sits the jump-off point for a half-dozen trails. In addition to Eagle Creek hikers, it accommodates PCT thru-hikers, locals who enjoy the day-use picnic area, site-seers enjoying the nearby fish hatcheries, and campers at nearby Eagle Creek Campground.
Unfortunately, with the crowds, the Eagle Creek trailhead has seen a great number of break-ins to cars. Thieves are known to frequent this area and work quickly. They tend to go for the obvious (valuables left in cars) but also for dentity information left in glove compartments. It is an attractive area for clouters because of it's proximity to the interstate on-ramp. In addition, hikers have even reported losing backpacks left at the trailhead momentarily while fetching their vehicle. Many hikers have taken to bringing all their valuables with them, leaving the doors to their car unlocked and the glove compartments open.
There are signs posted that recommend you park at the lower parking area that you first pass by when you drive in from the freeway, next to the fish hatchery (where there are people 24/7, a window looks out onto the parking area) and during the summer there is a camp host. Parking here will add about a 1/2 mile to your hike.