Sheridan State Scenic Corridor, State park in Columbia River Gorge, Oregon, US.
Sheridan State Scenic Corridor is a small park set within old-growth forest along Interstate 84 in the Columbia River Gorge. The landscape displays typical Pacific Northwest characteristics with dense trees and natural ravines throughout the property.
The land was originally owned by the Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation Company and was transferred to the Parks Division of the State Highway Department in 1923. This transfer made it a protected area available to the public.
The park is named for Philip H. Sheridan, and an interpretive sign installed in 2007 explains the site's history. The corridor also marks a stretch of the old Historic Columbia River Highway, which served travelers by car until 1960, when the new freeway cut the wayside off from the road.
Visitors access the park through a concrete tunnel running beneath Interstate 84, which connects the different sections of the area. Sturdy footwear is recommended since the ground along the paths can be uneven.
The park holds a triangular shape defined by its location between Interstate 84 and Mount Hood National Forest. This geographic position has kept its original boundaries unchanged over time.
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