National Historic Oregon Trail
Interpretive Center
National Historic Oregon Trail
Interpretive Center
The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center sits atop Flagstaff Hill with panoramic views of the Elkhorn mountains and the ruts of the Oregon Trail in the Baker Valley below.
The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center GRAND REOPENING MAY 24, 2024. Open to visitors from noon to 5 p.m.
Regualr Hours are:
Daily 10-5 Spring/Summer/Fall, 10-5 Thursday-Sunday for Winter which is Nov 1- March 30
22267 Oregon Hwy 86, I-84 Exit 302 in Baker City. Oregontrail.blm.gov
Access to the Historic ruts off Highway 86 are open daily.
The 500 acre historic site has over four miles of interpretive hiking trails, including an easy access path to original ruts of the Oregon Trail carved by pioneer wagons migrating to Oregon 150 years ago. The hilltop facility offers stunning views, and includes permanent exhibits, a full scale wagon train diorama, and a special interest gift shop.
The Leo Adler Theater hosts lectures, films, music and dramatic presentations. There is a replica gold stamp mill and gold panning demonstration area.
A range of both self-guided and facilitated activities offer something for the entire family and all ages. Group tours are welcome.
The center is located at 22267 Highway 86, five miles east of I-84 exit 302 from Baker City, along the Hell’s Canyon Scenic Byway.
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the local Trail Tenders volunteers. Federal recreation fee is charged; federal recreation passes accepted.
Monthly calendar of programs, events and workshops and current hours can be found HERE.