Eagle Creek

Eagle Creek Trail to Fontana Lake

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Dallas Shaw

Nov 9, 2011


There were a few trees down across the creek but not as many as I expected. I think this creek would be fun but the effort put in to run it may not be worth it. The top few miles would be crazy with water..... non stop.

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Dallas Shaw

Nov 9, 2011


Hiked this creek up to the AT and to me it looks like it would be a blast.... with a horrible hike in. The top 2 or 3 miles are really steep. IV+ for the top seems about right. With the big hike in it's probably not worth it.

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Dallas Shaw

Nov 9, 2011


This kind of gives you an idea of the riverbed

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Dallas Shaw

Nov 9, 2011


It was cold

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Dallas Shaw

Nov 9, 2011


Another riverbed example

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Brian Nelson

Mar 19, 2010


This is Eagle on the way to ekaneetlee Creek (which is 2miles up from the lake.) You'd want more water to Boat.

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Brian Nelson

Mar 3, 2010


Eagle Creek tail to Ekaneetlee Cr.

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Brian Nelson

Mar 2, 2010


Eagle Creek is almost directly across Fontana Lake from Fontana Marina. It's essentially class two for two miles upstream. Beyond that? The Eagle Creek Trail runs up to the AT along Gunna Creek. Near Thunderhead Mtn. Great Camping from Fontana up.Many stream crossings up the trail. Gnarly when high!