Oregon National Historic Trail
Nebraska, Wyoming, Kansas, Missouri, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
Free entry
Imagine yourself an emigrant headed for Oregon: would promises of lush farmlands and a new beginning lure you to leave home and walk for weeks? More than 2,000 miles of trail ruts and traces can still be seen along the Oregon National Historic Trail in six states and serve as reminders of the sacrifices, struggles, and triumphs of early American settlers.
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No entrance fee.
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The Oregon National Historic Trail is not a clearly marked hiking trail. Instead it is a corridor that passes through communities, urban areas, public lands and Wilderness. The route travels across a variety of land ownerships and management, including private land. Each location varies as to the hours of operation and access. Please contact trail sites before your visit for more information.
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Weather now: ☀️ Clear, 69°F
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Things to do
Become an Oregon Trail Junior Ranger
Go See Oregon Trail Ruts
Hike on the Oregon Trail
Horseback Riding on the Oregon Trail
Check out Museums and Visitor Centers along the Oregon Trail
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National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
Not an official safety source — always defer to NPS.gov and rangers for life-safety decisions.
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