Upper McCord Creek Falls Trail

Hiking trail · Columbia River Gorge · Trailhead near Cascade Locks, OR

1.2 mi1.9 kmRound trip

≈587 ft≈179 mElevation gain

696 ft212 mHigh point

1 hr 5 minEstimated time

ModerateOut and back to Upper McCord Creek Falls. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

0.6 mi (1.0 km) to Upper McCord Creek Falls

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Upper Mccord Creek Falls Trail

Trailhead

Off Columbia River Highway, near Cascade Locks, OR

Coordinates: 45.61263, -121.99892

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Overview

Upper McCord Creek Falls Trail is a round-trip hike of 1.2 mi / 1.9 km near Cascade Locks, OR. Expect about 587 ft / 179 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 696 ft / 212 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 5 min. Low-elevation trail, hikeable year-round. Can be muddy after rain.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 354 ft / 108 m · high 636 ft / 194 m

Nearby

Nesmith Point Trail #428Hiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Elowah FallsWaterfall · 0.5 mi / 0.7 km
Upper McCord Creek FallsWaterfall · 0.5 mi / 0.8 km
Wauneka PointPeak · 1.2 mi / 2 km
Nesmith PointPeak · 1.7 mi / 2.8 km
Upper Wahe FallsWaterfall · 1.8 mi / 2.9 km
Wahe FallsWaterfall · 1.9 mi / 3 km
Horsetail Creek Trail #425Hiking trail · 2.1 mi / 3.3 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.