Difference between revisions of "Elowah Falls Loop Hike"
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* Elevation gain: 200 | * Elevation gain: 200 | ||
* Difficulty: Easy | * Difficulty: Easy | ||
− | * Seasons: Year-round | + | * Seasons: Year-round except during winter storms |
* Family Friendly: Yes | * Family Friendly: Yes | ||
* Backpackable: No | * Backpackable: No | ||
* Crowded: Sometimes | * Crowded: Sometimes | ||
− | == Hike Description == | + | === Hike Description === |
[[Image:ElowahFalls2.jpg|thumb|250px|Elowah Falls|left]] | [[Image:ElowahFalls2.jpg|thumb|250px|Elowah Falls|left]] | ||
− | At Elowah Falls, McCord Creek crashes into a huge amphitheater made up of several distinct lave flows. This is a fairly easy hike, appropriate for most | + | At Elowah Falls, McCord Creek crashes into a huge amphitheater made up of several distinct lave flows. This is a fairly easy hike, appropriate for most beginners. There is a small amount of climbing with a summit in the middle. Consider combining this hike with the [[Upper McCord Creek Falls Hike]]. |
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− | == Maps == | + | === Maps === |
{{HikeMaps|latitude=45.61233|longitude=-121.99852}} | {{HikeMaps|latitude=45.61233|longitude=-121.99852}} | ||
This map is a bit misleading. Elowah Falls is where the top trail on the map crosses the creek. [[Upper McCord Creek Falls]] is where the bottom trail meets the creek. | This map is a bit misleading. Elowah Falls is where the top trail on the map crosses the creek. [[Upper McCord Creek Falls]] is where the bottom trail meets the creek. | ||
− | == Fees, Regulations, etc. == | + | === Fees, Regulations, etc. === |
* None | * None | ||
− | == Trip Reports == | + | === Trip Reports === |
* (Click [http://portlandhikers.com/forums/AddPost.aspx?ForumID=8 here] to add your own) | * (Click [http://portlandhikers.com/forums/AddPost.aspx?ForumID=8 here] to add your own) | ||
− | == Related Discussions / Q&A == | + | === Related Discussions / Q&A === |
* (Click [http://portlandhikers.com/forums/AddPost.aspx?ForumID=141 here] to ask a question or start a conversation) | * (Click [http://portlandhikers.com/forums/AddPost.aspx?ForumID=141 here] to ask a question or start a conversation) | ||
− | == Guidebooks that cover this hike == | + | === Guidebooks that cover this hike === |
* ''Day Hike! Columbia Gorge'', by Saebury Blair, Jr. | * ''Day Hike! Columbia Gorge'', by Saebury Blair, Jr. | ||
* ''Afoot and Afield Portland/Vancouver'', by Douglas Lorain | * ''Afoot and Afield Portland/Vancouver'', by Douglas Lorain | ||
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* ''100 Hikes in Northwest Oregon'' - 3rd Edition, by William L Sullivan | * ''100 Hikes in Northwest Oregon'' - 3rd Edition, by William L Sullivan | ||
− | == More Links == | + | === More Links === |
− | == Contributors == | + | === Contributors === |
* [[User:Stevefromdodge|Stevefromdodge]] (creator) | * [[User:Stevefromdodge|Stevefromdodge]] (creator) |
Revision as of 19:07, 11 January 2007
[[Category:All Season Hikes]
- Start Point: John B Yeon Trailhead
- End Point: Elowah Falls
- Trail Log : Trail Log
- Hike Type: Out and back
- Distance: 1.4 miles round trip
- Elevation gain: 200
- Difficulty: Easy
- Seasons: Year-round except during winter storms
- Family Friendly: Yes
- Backpackable: No
- Crowded: Sometimes
Contents |
Hike Description
At Elowah Falls, McCord Creek crashes into a huge amphitheater made up of several distinct lave flows. This is a fairly easy hike, appropriate for most beginners. There is a small amount of climbing with a summit in the middle. Consider combining this hike with the Upper McCord Creek Falls Hike.
Maps
- Maps: Hike Finder
This map is a bit misleading. Elowah Falls is where the top trail on the map crosses the creek. Upper McCord Creek Falls is where the bottom trail meets the creek.
Fees, Regulations, etc.
- None
Trip Reports
- (Click here to add your own)
Related Discussions / Q&A
- (Click here to ask a question or start a conversation)
Guidebooks that cover this hike
- Day Hike! Columbia Gorge, by Saebury Blair, Jr.
- Afoot and Afield Portland/Vancouver, by Douglas Lorain
- 35 Hiking Trails, Columbia River Gorge, by Don & Roberta Lowe
- Columbia River Gorge, 42 Scenic Hikes, by Don & Roberta Lowe
- Hiking the Columbia River Gorge - 1st and 2nd Editions, by Russ Schneider
- 100 Hikes in Northwest Oregon - 3rd Edition, by William L Sullivan
More Links
Contributors
- Stevefromdodge (creator)