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La Grande, Oregon
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La Grande marks what we consider the midway point of the Blue Mountains Trail. It is a full-service city with an excellent outfitter, numerous restaurants and lodging options, and nearly any other service for hikers. La Grande is a great place for long-distance hikers to take a “zero” (day off).
We are headquartered in La Grande. Please let us know if you'd like to come in to say hi when you are in town. We'd love to hear about your hike.
Elevation: 2,785 feet
Population: 13,610
Getting there from the trail: The trail passes through the center of La Grande.
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town amenities
Post Office
Address and Phone Number: 1202 Washington Ave, La Grande, OR 97850 541-962-7539
Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday (closed Saturday and Sunday)
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Groceries
La Grande has numerous full-service grocery stores. Below are several options:
Safeway
Website: https://local.safeway.com/safeway/or/la-grande/2111-adams-ave.html
Address and Phone Number: 2111 Adams Ave, La Grande, OR 97850 541-663-2700
Hours: 6:00 am – 11:00 pm 7 days a week
Walmart Supercenter
Website: https://www.walmart.com/store/1889-island-city-or
Address and Phone Number: 11619 Island Ave, Island City, OR 97850 541-963-6783
Hours: 7:00 am – 11:00 pm 7 days a week
Market Place Fresh Foods
Website: https://www.marketplacefreshfoods.com/
Address and Phone Number: 11619 Island Ave, Island City, OR 97850 541-963-6783
Hours: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm Monday – Saturday and 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Sunday
La Grande Farmers' Market
Fresh local produce, meat, and baked goods. The market runs from May through October on Tuesday afternoon and Sunday morning. Website: http://www.lagrandefarmersmarket.org/
Address and Phone Number: 2006 Fourth St, La Grande, OR 97850 541-786-8999
Hours: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Saturday and 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tuesday (closed all other days)
Nature's Pantry
Natural Foods, Supplements, Organic Produce, Juice Bar & Deli. Website: https://naturespantry.life/
Address and Phone Number: 1907 Fourth St, La Grande, OR 97850 541-963-7955
Hours: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday, and closed Saturday
Cafes and Restaurants
La Grande has numerous restaurants, cafes, and fast food options. Below are a few centrally located options.
Side A Brewing
Great food and beer in downtown La Grande. Website: http://www.sideabeer.com/
Address and Phone Number: 1219 Washington Ave, La Grande, OR 97850 541-605-0163
Hours: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Monday – Thursday and 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm Friday – Sunday
Hought’s 24 Flavors
The trail passes right in front of Hought’s. It’s a great place to grab an ice cream or burger. Website: https://www.facebook.com/Houghts-24-Flavors-291787912770/
Address and Phone Number: 602 Adams Ave, La Grande, OR 97850 541-962-7856
Hours: 11:30 am – 9:00 pm Tuesday – Saturday, 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm Sunday, and closed Monday
Le Bebe Cakes Bakery
Scones, croissants, quiche, croissants, cake, and a full-service coffee and tea bar. Website: http://lebebecakes.com/
Address and Phone Number: 1101 Washington Ave, La Grande, OR 97850 541-963-2253
Hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Wednesday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Sunday, and closed Monday and Tuesday
The Landing Hotel Restaurant
The Landing is a historic boutique hotel in downtown La Grande. Breakfast and dinner are served on the main floor restaurant. Website: https://lagrandelandinghotel.com/dining/
Address and Phone Number: 1501 Adams Ave, La Grande, OR 97850 541-663-1501
Hours: Breakfast 7:30 am – 10:30 am 7 days a week. Dinner 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tuesday – Saturday (closed Sunday and Monday)
Liberty Theater Cafe
Breakfast and lunch sandwiches, salads, and coffee. Website: https://libertytheatrecafe.com/
Address and Phone Number: 1012 Adams Ave, La Grande, OR 97850 541-963-5413
Hours: Breakfast 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Thursday – Sunday (closed Monday – Wednesday)
Lodging
La Grande has a number of lodging options. Below are a few centrally located options:
America’s Best Value Sandman Inn
The motel has on-site laundry, WiFi, indoor pool, cable TV, and a business center. Website: https://www.redlion.com/americas-best-value-inn/or/la-grande/americas-best-value-sandman-inn
Address and Phone Number: 2410 East R Ave, La Grande, OR 97850 541-963-3707
Rates: $109+/night
Greenwell Motel
The trail passes the Greenwell just north of downtown La Grande.
Address and Phone Number: 305 Adams Ave, La Grande, OR 97850 541-963-4134
Rates: $50+/night
Royal Motor Inn
The Royal Motor Inn is a budget motel in downtown La Grande. It has 40 rooms with cable TV, WiFi, and air conditioning.
Address and Phone Number: 1510 Adams Ave, La Grande, OR 97850 541-963-4154
Rates: $50+/night
The Landing Hotel
The Landing is a historic boutique hotel in downtown La Grande. Breakfast and dinner are served on the main floor restaurant. Website: http://www.lagrandelandinghotel.com/
Address and Phone Number: 1501 Adams Ave, La Grande, OR 97850 541-663-1501
Rates: $130+/night
Outfitter
Blue Mountain Outfitters
Blue Mountain Outfitters has an excellent selection of backpacking gear, clothes, shoes, and boots, as well as isobutane fuel canisters. Website: http://bluemtnoutfitters.com/
Address and Phone Number: 1124 Adams Ave, La Grande, OR 97850 541-624-3113
Hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday – Saturday (closed Sunday)
Laundry
Blue Mountain Coin-Op Laundry
Address and Phone Number: 712 20th St, La Grande, OR 97850 541-786-0353
Hours: 7:00 am – 11:00 pm 7 days a week
Bubbles Laundry
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Bubbles-Laundry-138268462982275/
Address and Phone Number: 2001 Adams Ave, La Grande, OR 97850 541-962-7578
Hours: 7:00 am – 10:00 pm 7 days a week
ATM
There are several banks with ATMs in La Grande.
Library
Cook Memorial Library
Website: http://www.cookmemoriallibrary.org/
Address and Phone Number: 2006 Fourth St, La Grande, OR 97850 541-962-1339
Hours: 10:00 am – 5:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 12:00 pm – 7:30 pm Wednesday, and closed Saturday and Sunday
Fuel Canisters
Isobutane fuel canisters are available from Blue Mountain Outfitters and Walmart Supercenter.
Medical Services
La Grande Urgent Care
Website: https://www.clockwisemd.com/hospitals/5886/appointments/new
Address and Phone Number: 2011 Fourth St, La Grande, OR 97850 541-962-7808
Hours: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Monday – Friday and 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday – Sunday
Grande Ronde Urgent Care
Website: https://www.grh.org/our-services/clinics/urgent-care/
Address and Phone Number: 10303 Walton Rd, La Grande, OR 97850 541-962-7845
Hours: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm Monday – Saturday and 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday
Safeway Pharmacy
Website: https://local.pharmacy.safeway.com/or/la-grande/2111-adams-ave.html
Address and Phone Number: 2111 Adams Ave, La Grande, OR 97850 541-663-2706
Hours: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday, and 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday
Rite Aid Pharmacy
Website: https://www.riteaid.com/locations/or/la-grande/2212-island-avenue.html
Address and Phone Number: 2212 Island Ave Suite 201, La Grande, OR 97850 541-963-8696
Hours: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday, and 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday
Walmart Pharmacy
Website: https://www.walmart.com/store/1889-island-city-or
Address and Phone Number: 11619 Island Ave, Island City, OR 97850 541-963-5460
Hours: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Monday, 6:00 am – 7:00 pm Tuesday, 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Wednesday – Friday, 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Saturday, and 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday
U.S. Forest Service Offices
La Grande Ranger District
Website: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/w-w/about/lgrd.shtml
Address and Phone Number: 3502 US-30, La Grande, OR 97850 541-962-8500
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday (closed Saturday and Sunday)
Cell Service
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Public Transit and Shuttles
Northeast Oregon Public Transportation
Northeast Oregon Public Transportation provides local bus service in La Grande and regional service to Baker City, Enterprise, and Joseph. A summer shuttle provides service to the Wallowa Lake Trailhead (the northern terminus of the Blue Mountains Trail). Be sure to check with Northeast Oregon Public Transportation for the current schedule. Website: https://ccno.org/publictransit/
Phone Number: 541-426-3840
Grant County People Mover
Grant County People Mover provides service between Baker City and John Day on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Connecting service from John Day to Bend and the Redmond Airport is available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Website: https://grantcountypeoplemover.com/
Phone Number: 541-575-2370
Blue Mountain Taxi
Taxi service in La Grande that provides rides throughout the region.
Phone Number: 541-786-8579
Other Services
The Mountain Works
Great bike, ski, and climbing shop with beer taps. Website: http://www.mountainworksbicycles.com/
Address and Phone Number: 1301 Adams Ave, La Grande, OR 97850 541-963-3220
Hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday – Saturday (closed Sunday)
Area Attractions
Grande Hot Springs
Grande Hot Springs is 10 miles south of La Grande, with tent camping, RV hookups, yurts, vintage Airstream rental, and a tiny house. Private soaking tubs are available in the yurts; public soaking pools are available for all other types of lodging. WiFi and showers are available for guests. Website: https://grandehotsprings.com/
Address and Phone Number: 65182 Hot Lake Lane, La Grande, OR 97850 541-963-5253
Greater Hells Canyon Council Headquarters
Our headquarters is in the heart of downtown La Grande. We'd love to say hi and hear any stories you'd like to share from your time on the Blue Mountains Trail. Notify us in advance when you plan to stop by, and we'll be there to meet you. Website: https://www.hellscanyon.org
Address and Phone Number: 1119 Washington Ave, La Grande, OR 97850 541-963-3950
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