Difference between revisions of "Upper McCord Creek Falls"
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[[Image:McCordFalls1.jpg|thumb|400px|Upper McCord Creek Falls ''(Steve Hart)'']] | [[Image:McCordFalls1.jpg|thumb|400px|Upper McCord Creek Falls ''(Steve Hart)'']] | ||
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* Hikes including this destination: | * Hikes including this destination: | ||
| − | ** {{Hike ring|trailhead=John B Yeon Trailhead|hike=Upper McCord Creek Falls Hike|log=Upper McCord Creek Falls Hike/Log|previous=Elowah Falls Viewpoint|next=Upper McCord Creek Falls}} | + | ** {{Hike ring|trailhead=John B Yeon Trailhead|hike=Upper McCord Creek Falls Hike|log=Upper McCord Creek Falls Hike/Log|previous=Elowah Falls Upper Viewpoint|next=Upper McCord Creek Falls}} |
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{{maplinkinfo|latitude=45.61125|longitude=-121.99416}} | {{maplinkinfo|latitude=45.61125|longitude=-121.99416}} | ||
| − | * Elevation: | + | * Elevation: 580 feet |
=== Description === | === Description === | ||
| − | Upper McCord Creek Falls is | + | Upper McCord Creek Falls is sometimes seen as the uppermost tier of mighty [[Elowah Falls]]. This 64-foot twin waterfall is best viewed from a raised spot just off the trail as you approach the falls. A log which appears in many older photographs of the falls has disappeared post-Eagle Creek Fire. The waterfall is within the expanded boundaries (2009) of the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness. |
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| + | In the past McCord Creek was also known as Pierce Creek and Kelly Creek. The name was finalized by a committee in honor of W.R. McCord, whooshed fish wheels that operated at the mouth of the creek. The waterfall is called the "upper" falls because {[Elowah Falls]] used to be called McCord Creek Falls. | ||
=== More Links === | === More Links === | ||
Latest revision as of 20:51, 30 May 2021
- Hikes including this destination:
- Upper McCord Creek Falls Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 45.61125, -121.99416
- Elevation: 580 feet
Description
Upper McCord Creek Falls is sometimes seen as the uppermost tier of mighty Elowah Falls. This 64-foot twin waterfall is best viewed from a raised spot just off the trail as you approach the falls. A log which appears in many older photographs of the falls has disappeared post-Eagle Creek Fire. The waterfall is within the expanded boundaries (2009) of the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness.
In the past McCord Creek was also known as Pierce Creek and Kelly Creek. The name was finalized by a committee in honor of W.R. McCord, whooshed fish wheels that operated at the mouth of the creek. The waterfall is called the "upper" falls because {[Elowah Falls]] used to be called McCord Creek Falls.
More Links
- Upper McCord Creek Falls (Northwest Waterfall Survey)
- Upper McCord Creek Falls (Friends of the Columbia Gorge)
Contributors
- Stevefromdodge (creator)