John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor

John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor is a state park in the U.S. state of Oregon, administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. It is located about 35 miles east of Portland in the Columbia Gorge. It is named in honor of John B. Yeon, one of the principle financiers of the Historic Columbia River Highway U.S. Route 30 which was constructed between 1913 and 1922. Located in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area,[2] the park features hiking trails that access some of the nearby waterfalls, including Elowah Falls.

John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor
Upper McCord Creek Falls in John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor
TypePublic, state
LocationMultnomah County, Oregon
Nearest cityTroutdale
Coordinates45°37′10″N 121°59′12″W[1]
Operated byOregon Parks and Recreation Department

See also

References
  1. "John B Yeon State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2011-07-01.
  2. "Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area". United States Forest Service.



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