Hiding in the Columbia River Gorge is the beautiful Elowah Falls, one of the most enchanting, graceful waterfalls in Oregon. This 213-foot waterfall can be found at the end of a gorgeous 1.6-mile trail that winds through lush forest scenery. You’ll never forget a trip to this amazing place.

Starting at the John B Yeon State Park Trailhead (located 2 miles east of Exit 35 on Interstate 84), the hike to Elowah Falls is short, easy, and positively magical.
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The hike is 1.6 miles round trip, and winds through a lush green forest all the way to the waterfall.
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You'll walk past huge evergreens, along a fern-covered ridge, and then take a couple of steep switchbacks to reach McCord Creek....
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Soon, the stunning Elowah Falls will come into view.
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This spectacular waterfall is over 200 feet tall, and pours gracefully into an amazing, moss-covered basalt basin.
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You can walk right up to the base of the massive waterfall, and feel its cool mist blow against your skin.
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In the winter, Elowah Falls is often covered in glittering ice. It's a beautiful sight, but beware: the trail can be incredibly slippery.
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Here's a photo of the falls from downstream.
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This magnificent waterfall is out of this world.
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