Nearly one mile of visible ruts of the Oregon National Historic Trail are located on 320 acres of public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management. A half-mile hiking path with overlook provides viewing of the wagon ruts and abundant local wildlife. In this designated Area of Critical Environmental Concern, the Oregon Trail and cultural resources are protected by law.

Access is 5.5 miles west of Echo, where you turn north from Highway 320 onto a gravel road. Proceed 1.2 mile to entrance and parking area.

No sanitary facilities or water. Closed to all off-road vehicles beyond parking lot.

Location: PO Box 9, 20 S. Bonanza, Echo Oregon 97826

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