About the Center
The National Historic Oregon Trail
Living History
Interpretive Center brings to life the
Interpretive Programs
Oregon Trail experience through living
Exhibits & Events
history demonstrations, interpretive
programs, exhibitions, and special events.
Hiking Trails
Plan at least one hour for a self-guided tour of the
exhibits and an additional one to three hours to
enjoy a theater program or a stroll
down to the historic Oregon Trail
ruts. Wheelchairs and strollers are
available for guest use.
2015
Summer
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | DAILY
mid-April to mid-October
Fall/Spring 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | DAILY
mid-Oct to Dec & mid-Feb to mid-April
Winter
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Thurs – Sun December to mid-February
A recreation fee is charged; children 15 and
under admitted free. America the Beautiful
Federal Recreational Passes accepted.
5 miles east of Baker City, OR
Pendleton, OR: 95 mi. Portland, OR: 304 mi.
Boise, ID: 127 mi.
Salt Lake City, UT: 465 mi.
Easy access from I-84 and Hells Canyon Scenic Byway
oregontrail.blm.gov | 22267 OR Hwy 86 | I-84, Exit 302 | Baker City, OR | 541-523-1843
Baker City, Oregon | Vale District
Oregon Trail ruts carved by
pioneer wagons are located onsite
and are featured in a four mile
interpretive hiking trail system. Trails
and picnic areas offer scenic vistas
of the Blue Mountains, the Wallowa
Mountains, and
Baker Valley.
Gift Shop
Workshops
Oregon Trail Ruts