A 213-foot single-drop plunge on McCord Creek into a mossy basalt amphitheater in the Columbia River Gorge. A short trail from the John B. Yeon trailhead leads to the base, and the route can be combined with Upper McCord Creek Falls.
At 213 ft, it stands above roughly 89% of the 775 documented falls in this guide.
Its water comes from McCord Creek. You'll find it in Multnomah, Oregon. It is protected within Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (USFS).
This is a short hike waterfall: reached by a short trail, generally under about a mile each way. A short walk gets you to the viewpoint, so it works for most casual visitors and families. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 1.5 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Warrendale, the closest town.
When to go: spring. Expect the strongest flow in spring and after big storms, with a quieter trickle by late summer; confirm current conditions with the land manager before committing to the drive.
