Moffett Creek

Status: OPEN Be aware: Moffett Creek was overrun by the Eagle Creek wildfire in September 2017. Please use extreme caution when descending the creek. Between landslides, fallen trees, and loose rocks, this area may be unstable and dangerous for years to come. The canyon may have changed dramatically. Do not rely on the beta below being accurate. If you run the canyon, please update the beta with your findings. According to CanyoneeringNorthwest.com, Moffett is "one of the premier canyons in the Columbia Gorge". However, what they describe as "the shortest approach" is in reality a 7mi hike that greatly detracts from the enjoyment of the canyon. Moffett is a nice canyon indeed, but few will consider it worth the 15h and 11mi hike it requires. Summary: very high pay to play.

Park at the John B Yeon trailhead and follow the Nwsmith Trail up onto the plateau., then east to pick up the old Waunke Point Trail. This trail re-enters the burn and may have been destroyed; current conditions unknown. Make your way north and eventually bushwhack down the ridge to drop into the Moffett drainage just above R1. Yeon parking lot. Be aware that the car break-in rate at the John B Yeon parking lot is one of the highest in the Gorge - so leave valuables at home or out of sight. Follow the Nesmith Trail up and onto the plateau, then east to pick up the old Wauneka Point trail (current status unknown) before breaking off and bushwhacking down into the Moffett drainage to arrive just before R1.

At the footbridge, hike the paved bike path back to the trailhead.