Photo: Walter Siegmund (talk) · CC BY-SA 3.0Elowah Falls
Drop everything
Is it plungeworthy?
A plunge on McCord Creek.
The details
- Type
- Plunge
- Watercourse
- McCord Creek
- Coordinates
- 45.61195, -121.99458
About Elowah Falls
Elowah Falls is a 213-foot plunge in Oregon, on McCord Creek.
Fed largely by snowmelt, it runs hardest in late spring and early summer and can thin to a trickle by late season.
Plungeworthy rates Elowah Falls 9/10 — drop everything. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
Before you go
The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.
Common questions
How tall is Elowah Falls?
Elowah Falls drops about 213 feet, in Oregon.
Where is Elowah Falls?
Elowah Falls is a waterfall in Oregon, at 45.61195, -121.99458.
Is Elowah Falls worth visiting?
Drop everything — Plungeworthy rates it 9/10.
Gear for the trip
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