Elowah Falls Trailhead (John B. Yeon)
State Recreation Land · Oregon · Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
- 219 acres
Park Overview John B. Yeon is a parking area and trailhead for hikes to two of the most beautiful and secluded waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge: Elowah Falls and McCord Creek Falls. The trailhead also marks the west end of the Bonneville Segment of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail . Walk or bike the paved trail 5.5 miles to the Bridge of the Gods Trailhead at Cascade Locks. The trail starts on the south side of I-84 and passes through a forested area where damage from the Eagle Creek Fire is apparent. The trail crosses to the south side of I-84 and takes the historic Moffe
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Know before you go
- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov
- Managed by
- Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Getting there
What's here
Activities & features: Biking · Hiking · Interpretive Signage · Scenic Overlook · Trail
Nearby parks
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Beacon Rock State Park 1.6 mi away - Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail - Toothrock Trailhead 2.5 mi away
- Ainsworth State Park 3 mi away
- Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail - Bridge of the Gods Trailhead 5.5 mi away
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Benson State Recreation Area 7 mi away -
Bridal Veil Falls State Scenic Viewpoint 9.6 mi away
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