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 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. A Virtual Hike in the Columbia River Gorge NSA All for the love of hiking!