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Field file 10 · Underground · Oregon

Pendleton Underground

Pendleton, Oregon Eastern Oregon Guided underground tour

History + folkloreReservation requiredTicketedAbout 90 minutesChecked July 2026
Show on the mapOfficial sourcependletonundergroundtours.org , opens official site operator in a new tab
Tour meeting point The pin marks where an authorized tour begins.Coordinates 45.6719, -118.7871Region Eastern OregonState Oregon

Record

Why it matters

A guided route through spaces beneath downtown Pendleton, presented by a nonprofit tour organization founded in 1989.

Field note

The tour mixes preserved spaces, local history, and the legends that accumulated around them. Access is controlled and reservations are required.

Evidence line

This file is marked History + folklore because the documented site also carries an established body of legend. The legend is labeled separately and is not evidence. Practical details were last checked in July 2026. Conditions change. Check the primary source before leaving home.

Access

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Access warning

Tour times vary by day. Confirm directly before driving.

Access status
Reservation required. Advance reservation or timed entry is required. Recorded as: Reservation required.
Reservation
Required. See the official source.
Seasonality
No seasonal limit recorded. Hours still change; check before traveling.

Practical details last checked July 2026. Conditions change. Check the primary source before leaving home.

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What to plan for

Time
About 90 minutes
Cost
Ticketed (Ticketed)
Terrain
Not recorded in this file. Check the official source.
Mobility
Not recorded in this file. Check the official source.
Parking
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Weather
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