4 1/2 Mile Bridge is the second crossing of the creek on the Eagle Creek Trail. Despite its name, it is closer to four miles from the trailhead to this point. The Eagle Creek Trailhead was originally at the current day use area , so in decades past, it was a longer hike. The bridge is a popular rest stop for hikers heading out to Tunnel Falls or points beyond. It crosses a particularly accessible and deep portion of the creek, making it an obvious spot to take a dip on a hot day or to refill your water supply. There are several campsites up and down trail from this location, meaning campers can frequent this spot as a day-use area. The bridge survived the Eagle Creek Fire undamaged.
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