OregonWildflowers ![]() ![]() |
Area | Columbia Gorge (west - OR) (Mount Hood National Forest) |
Best time to visit | Early April through May |
Blooming Now | YES |
Elevation | 125-540 feet |
Trail Info | 1.4 miles round-trip and 200 foot elevation gain to Elowah Falls 2.0 miles round-trip and 400 foot elevation gain to Upper McCord Creek Falls |
PLANT LIST AVAILABLE | |
WILDFLOWER SEARCH | |
ADDITIONAL PHOTOS | |
Hike information - Oregon Hikers Field Guide | |
Dogs | Allowed |
NOTE: In order to maximize your wildflower viewing experience, I HIGHLY encourage you to make the extra climb to Upper McCord Creek Falls. The trail is well-graded, and there are many species which can only be seen blooming on the cliffs at the higher portion of the trail.
If you are approaching from the east, take Exit 37 (Warrendale). Drive west on Warrendale Road for 0.25 mile to a stop sign. Turn left, pass under the freeway and turn left again onto Frontage Road. Drive 0.25 east to the trailhead parking lot.
CAVEAT: Do not leave valuables in your car!
Date | Submitted by |
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Reports from previous years | |
05/21/2016 | Greg Lief |
04/24/2016 | Greg Lief |
03/26/2016 | Greg Lief |
05/25/2015 | Jeff Barker |
03/21/2015 | Deryl Yunck |
05/16/2009 | Angie Moore |
05/20/2008 | Angie Moore |
04/29/2007 | Don Jacobson |
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![]() Elowah Falls, John B. Yeon State Park | ![]() Upper McCord Creek Falls, John B. Yeon State Park |
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