Elowah Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 213 ft high | Oregon
1.5 mi round trip
260 ft
Easy
Elowah Falls Hike at a Glance
The Elowah Falls hike is 1.5 mi round trip with 260 ft of elevation gain.
| Falls height | About 213 ft |
|---|---|
| Distance | 1.5 mi round trip |
| Elevation gain | 260 ft |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Your time: about 40 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 45 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 360 kcal.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 1.5 mi distance and 260 ft of gain for this hike are verified (gorgefriends.org), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Elowah Falls
Elowah Falls is a waterfall in Oregon, about 213 feet high, on land managed by Oregon State Parks (John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor). Its height is from gorgefriends.org.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Elowah Falls Trail: 1.5 miles round trip with about 260 feet of elevation gain, from John B. Yeon Trailhead. Distance from gorgefriends.org. By the National Park Service difficulty formula (distance against climb) that puts it at Easy.
Before You Go
- Dogs must be leashed. (gorgefriends.org)
- The bridge at Elowah Falls has washed out, but crossing is possible when water levels are low (note dated 3.20.26). (wta.org)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Oregon State Parks (John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Elowah Falls?
The Elowah Falls Trail to Elowah Falls is 1.5 miles round trip with about 260 feet of elevation gain.
Where does the Elowah Falls hike start?
It starts from John B. Yeon Trailhead.
How tall is Elowah Falls?
Elowah Falls is about 213 feet high.
Are dogs allowed on the Elowah Falls trail?
Dogs must be leashed.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Elowah Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- gorgefriends.org
- Distance
- gorgefriends.org
- Falls height
- gorgefriends.org
- Falls location
- waterfallsnorthwest.com
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Elowah Falls.