Last updated: January 10, 2023
Place
Bedlam Ruts
Quick Facts
Location:
west of Fort Laramie National Historic Site
Significance:
Fine stretch of Oregon Trail ruts and swales that visitors can wal
Amenities
1 listed
Trailhead
A map of Passport and Places to Go locations for National Historic Trails.
The Bedlam Ruts are a fine stretch of Oregon Trail ruts and swales that visitors can walk. This Trail segment is on 40 acres of undeveloped public lands jointly managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service (Ft. Laramie National Historic Site).
Site Information
Location (west of Fort Laramie National Historic Site)
The setting is natural and quiet. Onsite interpretive signs tell the story. Reaching the site requires driving on an unpaved road that is usually suitable for passenger sedans when dry.