Last updated: January 16, 2023
Place
Massacre Rocks Rest Area- Historical Site
Quick Facts
Location:
I-86 West, milepost 31, west of American Falls, Idaho
Significance:
Deep, extensive trail ruts
Designation:
National Register of Historic Places
MANAGED BY:
Amenities
4 listed
Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Picnic Table, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Trailhead
A map of Passport and Places to Go locations for National Historic Trails.
Remnants of the Oregon and California Trails can be found by continuing on the trail at Massacre Rocks Rest Area to the historical site . To reach this site, walk past the Snake River overlook and through the tunnel that goes underneath both lanes of the interstate highway. When you exit the tunnel, follow the trail to right. It will take you first to a series of interpretive wayside exhibits on Oregon Trail history and then, to deep, extensive wagon ruts and swales. These ruts are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Site Information
Location (I-86 West, milepost 31, west of American Falls, Idaho)