Last updated: January 17, 2023
Place
National Historic Oregon Trail Center- Trail Ruts
Quick Facts
Location:
22267 Oregon 86, Baker City, Oregon
Significance:
13 miles of visible Oregon Trail ruts
MANAGED BY:
Amenities
1 listed
Trailhead
A map of Passport and Places to Go locations for National Historic Trails.
The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is located at the top of Flagstaff Hill. The Oregon Trail reached this hill by going through the small valley, known as Virtue Flat, that lies just south of the center. Traveling through this valley was no easy task. Emigrants had to fight their way through shoulder-tall sagebrush just after spending four or five difficult days ascending Burnt River. The trek across Virtue Flats created 13 miles of still visible Oregon Trail ruts. Approximately one mile of these ruts lies on the interpretive center's grounds. The ruts can be reached by following hiking trails from the interpretive center or by driving a half-mile west of the center's entrance on Highway 86 to a turnout.
Site Information
Location (22267 Oregon 86, Baker City, Oregon)