
#2 Columbia River Gorge Hidden Gem: Elowah Falls
Tucked away just beyond where the historic highway again joins the Interstate, Elowah Falls is only a few minutes’ walk toward what feels like a world away. As you hike into a massive basalt amphitheater, the sound of the highway fades away, replaced by the crashing, cold water from McCord Creek down the 289-foot drop. Make a more meaningful memory by turning off your phone and sitting for a few minutes to enjoy the serenity of this quiet corner in the Columbia River Gorge.