Oregon Trail Arboretum
The Oregon Trail Arboretum is an arboretum east of the Echo School Athletic Field in Echo, Oregon. Around it, Wallula Gap (24 mi) comes first on our list. Its mildest months, May, June and September, bring highs of 74–81°F.
A garden inside Echo
Hermiston is the nearest base
Hermiston is 8 miles northwest, with 16 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun and Sep
May, June and September are the mild months, with highs of 74–81°. When to go ↓
Open since 1993
Oregon Trail Arboretum opened in 1993, 33 years ago. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
When to go
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Oregon Trail Arboretum
The Oregon Trail Arboretum is an arboretum east of the Echo School Athletic Field in Echo, Oregon. It was established in 1993, and now contains over 130 ornamental trees and shrubs.
- Type
- Garden
- Opened
- 1993
Where to base yourself for Oregon Trail Arboretum
Places to stay start in Hermiston (16) and Pendleton (26).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Oregon Trail Arboretum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echo | in town | — | 1 1 campground | 625 | $173K | — |
| Hermiston | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 16 11 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 RV park | 19,906 | $267K | D |
| Pendleton | 18 mi east | 25 min | 26 14 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 16,989 | $287K | D |
| Stanfield | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 3 3 RV parks | 2,135 | $208K | — |
| Umatilla | 14 mi northwest | 20 min | 9 2 hotels · 3 motels · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 8,220 | $239K | B− |
| Irrigon | 18 mi northwest | 25 min | 4 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 2,042 | $208K | — |
| Boardman | 25 mi west | 40 min | 5 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 RV parks | 4,495 | $235K | B− |
| Riverside | 22 mi east | 35 min | 1 1 RV park | 362 | $255K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Next door to Oregon Trail Arboretum
Within 69 miles you can add these well-known places.
124 mi Canyon & gorgeWallula Gap
40 mi National Historic SiteWhitman Mission National Historic Site54K visitors a year
226 mi MuseumTamástslikt Cultural Institute68 mi Ski areaBluewood30 runs · 1,122 ft verticalPhoto credits
Wallula Gap: Williamborg, Public domain · Whitman Mission National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · Tamástslikt Cultural Institute: Decumanus at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
Oregon Trail Arboretum in questions
Is Oregon Trail Arboretum in Echo?
Yes. It’s inside Echo, OR.
When is the best time to visit Oregon Trail Arboretum?
May, June and September, with highs of 74–81°.
What is the closest airport to Oregon Trail Arboretum?
Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton (PDT), about 17 miles away. The nearest big hub is Spokane (GEG), about 152 miles.
Where should I stay near Oregon Trail Arboretum?
Hermiston (8 mi, 16 places to stay), Pendleton (18 mi, 26 places to stay) and Stanfield (3 mi, 3 places to stay).
Questions for Echo
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.