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John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor

John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor
Upper McCord Creek Falls 2580s.JPG
Upper McCord Creek Falls in John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor
John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor is located in Oregon
John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor
Type Public, state
Location Multnomah County, Oregon
Nearest city Troutdale
Coordinates 45°37′10″N 121°59′12″W / 45.6195617°N 121.9867493°W / 45.6195617; -121.9867493Coordinates: 45°37′10″N 121°59′12″W / 45.6195617°N 121.9867493°W / 45.6195617; -121.9867493
Operated by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

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, the park features hiking trails that access some of the nearby waterfalls.



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