John B. Yeon Trailhead (Elowah Falls) - Oregon State Parks
WEBJohn B. Yeon is a parking area and trailhead for hikes to two of the most beautiful and secluded waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge: Elowah Falls and McCord Creek Falls. The trailhead also marks the west end of the Bonneville Segment of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail.
Elowah Falls - Hiking in Portland, Oregon and Washington
WEBSep 22, 2023 · Elowah Falls is an impressive waterfall, easily comparable with Multnomah Falls in majesty, if not height. McCord Creek spouts in a single hyperbolic curve from a basalt defile to the splash pool below. A small bridge, usually soaked by spray, crosses the creek just below the falls.
Elowah Falls Loop Hike - Hiking in Portland, Oregon and …
WEBJan 4, 2024 · Past a small basalt pinnacle, the trail turns to offer a glimpse of Elowah Falls. Sword fern, Oregon grape, and saxifrage verge the path. Switchback down twice, getting a view of the McCord Creek Bridge on the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail.
Elowah and Upper McCord Creek Falls Trail - Oregon is for …
WEBAug 26, 2024 · The Elowah Falls and Upper McCord Creek Falls hike takes you to two beautiful waterfalls, with some incredible views of the gorge thrown in as a bonus.
Elowah and Upper McCord Creek Falls Trail, Oregon - AllTrails
WEBElowah and Upper McCord Creek Falls Trail. Moderate • 4.5 (1126) John B Yeon State Scenic Corridor. Photos (1,751) Directions. Print/PDF map. Share. More. Length 2.6 miElevation gain 705 ftRoute type Out & back. Discover this 2.6-mile out-and-back trail near Cascade Locks, Oregon.
Elowah Falls | Friends of the Columbia Gorge
WEBThis short, family-friendly hike leads to a wondrous, 213-foot-tall waterfall that plunges in a single drop. The surrounding cliffs are covered in brilliant chartreuse lichen that looks lit from within. The hike is 1.5 miles out and back, with 260 feet of elevation gain.
Elowah Falls Trail Guide: Top Hike in the Columbia River Gorge
WEBLocated in the beautiful Columbia Gorge, the Elowah Falls trail is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts. This scenic trail offers stunning views of Elowah Falls, Upper McCord Creek Falls, and the surrounding lush greenery.
Elowah Falls - Tall Plunging Waterfall on McCord Creek
WEBElowah Falls is a 213ft waterfall free-falling on McCord Creek in the Columbia River Gorge accessed by 1.6-mile round-trip hike from the John B Yeon Trailhead.
How to hike to Elowah Falls and Upper McCord Creek Falls
WEBAn easy way to see two different Columbia Gorge waterfalls during just one outing is to combine the Elowah Falls and Upper McCord Creek Falls hikes in Oregon.
Elowah Falls, Cascade Locks, Oregon - The Outbound
WEBWhile visiting Elowah Falls, keep an eye out for native wildflowers like bleeding hearts, trilliums, and columbines in the spring. The falls flow year-round but are most impressive from winter to mid-summer when water levels are highest. Once you've enjoyed the falls, head back the way you came.