Where is Big Hill (on the Oregon Trail) located today?

Emigrants by the thousands entered present day eastern Idaho at this location traveling along the Oregon-California Trail. Emigrants on the trail encountered Big Hill, thought to be the steepest and longest descent found on the trip west. Wheel ruts are still visible today from the locking of wagon wheels. read more

On route 30 between Cokeville and Bear Lake just inside Idaho. It is a high ridge emigrants had to pass immediately after crossing Thomas Fork. read more

A strenuous uphill climb was followed by one of the steepest descents along the entire Oregon Trail."We went a few miles further when we had to cross a very high hill, which is said to be the greatest impediment on the whole route from the United States to Fort Hall. read more

The Big Hill Monument dedicated to the arduous descent down Big Hill is located outside of the National Oregon/California Trail Center. Funding for the display provided by the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust with the official marker and text provided by the Idaho Humanities Council. read more