Directions

Traveling the Oregon National Historic Trail

Those portions of the Oregon National Historic Trail authorized by Congress include nearly 2,000 miles of historic trail that was once the primary "road" taken by farmers, enterprising business managers, gold-seekers and fortune hunters who chose to make a new life in Oregon. The route passes through ten states from Missouri to Oregon

 

Maps and Places to Go

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  Maps, maps and more maps!

  Where is this National Historic Trail?

  Take a look at interactive, historic, and trip planning maps to learn more about locations along the trail.

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  Find Trail Sites to Visit

  Places to Go

  Where can you visit the trail? Use the interactive map to find places to visit.

 

 

Signs

A family of road signs has been initiated across Oregon Trail to help you find original routes, trail crossings, and local sites. Follow the signs exhibiting the distinctive Oregon National Historic Trail logo.