Oregon Trail Memorial

Historical marker location:

22267 Oregon Highway 86, Baker City, Oregon

( Marker is on Oregon Route 86 near Ruckles Creek Road, on the left when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1943

1843 - 1943.

The Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, located in northeastern Oregon, is the deepest river gorge in North America. The canyon was carved by the Snake River and is over 7,900 feet deep in some places.