WEST SIDE HIKING TRAILS

Starting April 21st, 2025, three automatic gates will be in place at each access point for the West Side Hiking Trail complex (Bear Overlook, Scott Starling, and Eagle’s Crest). These gates accept annual Eagle Creek Park Passes and Foundation Passes and credit cards.

While there has been an automatic gate at Bear Overlook, since March of 2023, starting April 21st, 2025 a new scanner will be in place that will function much more smoothly.

You may seen these helpful signs as you enter or exit

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To enter Bear Overlook, you can: 1. Scan your annual pass – Eagle Creek Park Pass or Foundation Pass 2. Pay upon entry using a credit card ($6).

When you leave, approach the exit gate arm slowly, the gate arm will open automatically.

This is a Pay Upon Exit Gate.

To enter Eagle’s Crest, approach the gate slowly, and it will open as you get close. You will have 5 minutes after you enter before you’ll be charged (annual pass holders won’t be charged).

For access to Eagle’s Crest 1. Scan your annual pass – Eagle Creek Park Pass or Foundation Pass 2. Pay upon exit using a credit card ($6). If paying with a credit card, be sure to press the “Push for Ticket” button and keep your ticket so you can pay as you leave.

This is a Pay Upon Exit Gate.

To enter Scott Starling, approach the gate slowly, and it will open as you get close. You will have 5 minutes after you enter before you’ll be charged (annual pass holders won’t be charged).

For access to Scott Starling 1. Scan your annual pass – Eagle Creek Park Pass or Foundation Pass 2. Pay upon exit using a credit card ($6). If paying with a credit card, be sure to press the “Push for Ticket” button and keep your ticket so you can pay as you leave.