Elowah Falls, Waterfall in Columbia River Gorge, Oregon.

Elowah Falls is a waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge where McCord Creek drops over basalt cliffs into a large natural pool. Steep stone walls frame the cascade, and dense forest surrounds the entire formation.

The falls were long called McCord Creek Falls, after the creek that forms them. In 1915 the Mazamas mountaineering club succeeded in having the name changed to Elowah, a term of unknown meaning. The creek and waterfall lie within the John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor.

The waterfall was long called McCord Creek Falls, after the creek that forms it. In 1915 the Mazamas, a Portland mountaineering club, succeeded in having it renamed Elowah; the meaning of that word is unknown. The falls and creek lie within the John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor.

The hiking trail is about 2 kilometers round trip and starts from a parking area next to Interstate 84. The path rises gently and is well maintained, making it accessible for most visitors.

The waterfall formed through geological processes that worked over millions of years, layering different types of rock. Today the cliff face around the falls clearly shows these distinct layers.