Herman Creek-Nick Eaton Trail Junction
From Oregon Hikers Field Guide
- Hikes including this location:
- Nick Eaton Falls Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Casey Creek Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Herman Creek Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Wahtum Lake via Herman Creek Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Indian Point Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Nick Eaton Ridge Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 45.67862, -121.82670
- Elevation: 1020 feet
Description
These trails form a pretty strong contrast. The Herman Creek Trail gradually gains elevation, but it does it by slabbing along the east side of the canyon, picking up elevation as it goes. There's nothing gradual in the makeup of the Nick Eaton Trail. This beastie likes switchbacks and likes them common. Expect to go left, then right, then left, but mostly up, gaining 2,000 feet in two miles.