Elowah Falls
Oregon · 213-foot drop · Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness · Last verified 2026-05-15
Right now
This Afternoon
52°F
Sunny
Tonight
40°F
Partly Cloudy
Today's daylight
Sunrise 5:35 AM · Sunset 8:33 PM · 14h 58m
Snapshot built 2d ago. Sources: NWS PQR.
Elowah Falls is a waterfall in Multnomah County, Oregon. It drops roughly 213 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
When to go (from the climate data, not our opinion)
Monthly averages from Open-Meteo's reanalysis dataset (2020–2024). Highlighted months are when we think the waterfall is at its best — but the numbers are the numbers regardless.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip (in) | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 33 | 18.1 | 14.4 |
| Feb | 45 | 33 | 11.1 | 13.6 |
| Mar | 50 | 36 | 8.1 | 13.6 |
| Apr | 56 | 40 | 7.9 | 8 |
| May | 65 | 47 | 6.6 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 72 | 53 | 5.7 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 58 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 59 | 0.8 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 55 | 3.9 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 47 | 8.5 | 0.4 |
| Nov | 48 | 38 | 15.5 | 8.2 |
| Dec | 42 | 34 | 17.3 | 16 |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API · ERA5 reanalysis 2020–2024.
Compare to nearby falls
If this one isn't the right fit, here's how it stacks up against the closest documented falls. Every column is filterable on the site — not buried in 13,000 reviews.
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elowah Falls (this page) | — | 213 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Upper McCord Creek Falls | 0 mi | 64 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Moffett Falls | 1 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Upper Wahe Falls | 1 mi | 50 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Wahe Falls | 1 mi | 80 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Wahclella Falls | 2 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
Related waterfalls
Similar height (~213 ft)
- Delphi Falls Lower213 ft
- Horsetail Falls214 ft
- Shoshone Falls212 ft
- Hemmed-In-Hollow Falls209 ft
- Taughannock Falls217 ft
Questions visitors ask about Elowah Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
How tall is Elowah Falls?
Elowah Falls is 213 feet (64.9 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Elowah Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Elowah Falls is inside Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Elowah Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.
Is there a fee to visit Elowah Falls?
No entrance fee. Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Elowah Falls from a major city?
Elowah Falls is 2 miles from North Bonneville (about 3 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
45.6119, -121.9946
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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