In the 1850s, Rock Creek Hollow was a well-used campsite west of Rocky Ridge, a challenging segment of the Oregon-Mormon-California Trail. Rock Creek Hollow now features a memorial honoring the Willie handcart company’s faith and sacrifice. It does not include a visitors’ center. During the summer months, missionaries greet visitors at Rock Creek Hollow and share stories related to the Willie handcart company’s crossing of Rocky Ridge. Also during the summer season, Latter-day Saints participate in trek reenactments at this site. Always open when roads are passable.
We got there late in the season. Make sure you walk all the way down to the end. Then go through the willows to
The inter trail back towards the parking area. A nice peaceful walk.
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Bill Payton
Aug 21, 2025
5.0
Interesting and touching if you are moved by the plight of people and human struggles. It's a short easy walk, but it is a walk, from the parking lot. It is also out of the way from the I-70 east/west freeway. Worth it though.