Columbia River Gorge NSA McCord Creek Falls Hike Hike 21
Length: 3 miles RT Elevation Change: 405' gain Season: Year Round Difficulty: Easy Permit: NW Forest Pass NOT Required Features: This is one of the many true gems in the Great Columbia River Gorge.
Start the hike at the Elowah Falls trail head (which they just spruced up a great deal).
Then follow Trail #400 through dense forest as the trail climbs to the junction to
McCord Creek Falls. Bear to your right and follow the trail uphill through a forested
area toward McCord Creek Falls. After a number of small switchbacks, you will come
out into the open where you begin to enjoy a number of great vistas. Not only do you
have a great view of the Columbia River Gorge, but you can also see the top of Mt Adams
peeking over the northeastern horizon. The trail is cut into the sheer rock wall of this
canyon and has railings for safety. You will be able to view Elowah Falls from the top
on this trail just before entering a wooded area and coming to McCord Creek Falls. This
double falls is a rare beauty and well worth the hike.
