Difference between revisions of "Elowah Falls Loop Hike"
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[[Category:Columbia River Gorge]] | [[Category:Columbia River Gorge]] | ||
− | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Waterfall Hikes]] |
+ | [[Category:Easy Hikes]] | ||
+ | [[Category:State Parks]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Family Hikes]] | ||
+ | [[Category:All Season Hikes]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Hikes]] | ||
− | [[Image:ElowahFalls1.jpg|thumb|300px|Elowah Falls]] | + | [[Image:TKO put tools to trail here.png|400px|right]] |
+ | [[Image:ElowahFalls1.jpg|thumb|300px|Elowah Falls ''(Steve Hart)'']] | ||
+ | [[Image:ElowahFalls2.jpg|thumb|250px|Elowah Falls ''(Steve Hart)'']] | ||
− | + | {{Start point|John B Yeon Trailhead}} | |
* End Point: [[Elowah Falls]] | * End Point: [[Elowah Falls]] | ||
* Trail Log : [[Elowah Falls Hike/Log|Trail Log]] | * Trail Log : [[Elowah Falls Hike/Log|Trail Log]] | ||
* Hike Type: Out and back | * Hike Type: Out and back | ||
− | + | {{Distance|1.4 miles}} round trip | |
− | + | {{Elevation gain|280 feet}} | |
− | + | {{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 === |
− | [[ | + | At [[Elowah Falls]], McCord Creek crashes into a huge amphitheater made up of several distinct lava 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}} | ||
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− | == Fees, Regulations, etc. == | + | === Fees, Regulations, etc. === |
* None | * None | ||
− | + | {{TripReports|Elowah Falls}} | |
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− | + | {{RelatedDiscussions|Elowah Falls}} | |
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− | == Guidebooks that cover this hike == | + | === Guidebooks that cover this hike === |
− | * ''Day Hike! Columbia Gorge'', by | + | * ''Day Hike! Columbia Gorge'', by Seabury Blair, Jr. |
* ''Afoot and Afield Portland/Vancouver'', by Douglas Lorain | * ''Afoot and Afield Portland/Vancouver'', by Douglas Lorain | ||
* ''35 Hiking Trails, Columbia River Gorge'', by Don & Roberta Lowe | * ''35 Hiking Trails, Columbia River Gorge'', by Don & Roberta Lowe | ||
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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 00:45, 3 January 2021
- 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: 280 feet
- Difficulty: Easy
- Seasons: Year-round except during winter storms
- Family Friendly: Yes
- Backpackable: No
- Crowded: Sometimes
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Hike Description
At Elowah Falls, McCord Creek crashes into a huge amphitheater made up of several distinct lava 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
Fees, Regulations, etc.
- None
Trip Reports
- Search Trip Reports for Elowah Falls
Related Discussions / Q&A
- Search Trail Q&A for Elowah Falls
Guidebooks that cover this hike
- Day Hike! Columbia Gorge, by Seabury 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)