Oregon National Historic Trail
Designation: National Historic Trail
Location: Idaho, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming
📘 Park Overview
Imagine yourself an emigrant headed for Oregon: would promises of lush farmlands and a new beginning lure you to leave home and walk for weeks? More than 2,000 miles of trail ruts and traces can still be seen along the Oregon National Historic Trail in six states and serve as reminders of the sacrifices, struggles, and triumphs of early American settlers.
🌤 Weather Information
Due to the length of the Oregon National Historic Trail, be sure to consult local weather sources for the region you'll be visiting. Check out the forecast with the National Weather Service and search for the area you'd like to visit: weather.gov
🚗 Directions
More than 2,000 miles of trail ruts and traces can still be seen along the Oregon National Historic Trail in six states- reminders of the sacrifices, struggles, and triumphs of early American settlers.
Images
The Guernsey Ruts in Wyoming feature deeply eroded rock from wagon traffic.
Credit: NPS photo
Devil's Gate was an important emigrant landmark in Wyoming.
Credit: NPS Photo
Alcove Spring Park is located in Kansas near Blue Rapids and Marysville.
Credit: NPS Photo
Split Rock was an important emigrant landmark in Wyoming.
Credit: NPS Photo
Fort Laramie National Historic Site features a replica fort with exhibits, located in eastern Wyoming.
Credit: NPS photo
The Guernsey Ruts in Wyoming feature deeply eroded rock from wagon traffic.
Credit: NPS photo
Devil's Gate was an important emigrant landmark in Wyoming.
Credit: NPS Photo
Alcove Spring Park is located in Kansas near Blue Rapids and Marysville.
Credit: NPS Photo
Split Rock was an important emigrant landmark in Wyoming.
Credit: NPS Photo
Fort Laramie National Historic Site features a replica fort with exhibits, located in eastern Wyoming.
Credit: NPS photo
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Monday, Apr 20
Sunny
High: 68.1°F | Low: 43.8°F
Humidity: 23%
Wind: 20.8 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 8.1
Sunrise: 06:29 AM
Sunset: 08:05 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (9%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 41.4°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Tuesday, Apr 21
Sunny
High: 71°F | Low: 47.3°F
Humidity: 25%
Wind: 24.2 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 7.5
Sunrise: 06:27 AM
Sunset: 08:06 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (17%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 45.2°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
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Wednesday, Apr 22
Patchy rain nearby
High: 56°F | Low: 37.3°F
Humidity: 41%
Wind: 37.4 mph
Rain Chance: 89%
UV Index: 5.4
Sunrise: 06:26 AM
Sunset: 08:07 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (27%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 35.2°F
Cloud Cover: 89%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (2)
Red Flag Warning issued April 19 at 10:49AM MDT until April 20 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Effective: Apr 19, 2026 12:49pm
Expires: Apr 20, 2026 9:00am
The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS: Low Humidities and Strong Gusty Winds could cause
erratic fire behavior.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In Central WY...Fire Weather Zones 280 and 289.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
In Southwest WY...Sweetwater.
* WIND: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 to 35 mph.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 10 to 15 percent.
Red Flag Warning issued April 20 at 1:02AM MDT until April 20 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Effective: Apr 20, 2026 3:02am
Expires: Apr 20, 2026 10:00pm
* AFFECTED AREA:
In Central WY...Fire Weather Zones 280 and 289.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona.
In Southwest WY...Sweetwater.
* IMPACTS: Low Humidities and Strong Gusty Winds could cause
erratic fire behavior.
* WIND: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 30 to 35 mph.
* HUMIDITY: As low as 9 percent.
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
National Trails Office - Regions 6, 7, 8
Oregon National Historic Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505
🏤 Mailing Address:
National Trails Office - Regions 6, 7, 8
Oregon National Historic Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87505
📞 Voice Phone: N/A
✉️ Email: ntir_information@nps.gov