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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).
Elevation: 2,785 feet
Population: 13,610
Getting there from the trail: The trail passes through the center of La Grande.
map of La Grande with town amenities
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
Nature's Pantry
Natural Foods, Supplements, Organic Produce, Juice Bar & Deli.
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
Market Place Fresh Foods
1912 Fourth St, La Grande, 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. lagrandefarmersmarket.org/
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)
Safeway
2111 Adams Ave, La Grande, OR 97850 541-663-2700
Hours: 6:00 am – 11:00 pm 7 days a week
Cafes and Restaurants
Liberty Theatre Cafe
Incredible breakfast and lunch sandwiches, salads, and great coffee. A must visit!
1012 Adams Ave, La Grande, OR 97850
541-963-5413
Hours: Thurs – Sun 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Side A Brewing
Delicious food and beer in downtown La Grande.
1219 Washington Ave, La Grande, OR 97850
541-605-0163
Mon-Thur 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Fri-Sat 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Press Room
Coffee, pastries and trail themed reading room. Stop by and sign the BMT register!
1124 Washington Ave, La Grande, OR 97850
503-972-0691
Mon - Sun: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Local
Coffee, ice cream, and gourmet breakfast and lunch options.
1508 Adams Avenue, La Grande, OR 97850
541-605-0163
Mon - Sun: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Nells-N-Out
Classic retro drive-in food. Burgers, curly fries, shakes. A thru-hikers dream.
1702 Adams Ave. La Grande, OR
541-963-5733
Hours: Mon - Sun: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
The Laurel
Upscale, gourmet restaurant and bar serving dinner on the ground floor of a historic hotel.
1501 Adams Avenue La Grande, Oregon 97850 541-663-1501
Hours: Wedy-Sat 5:00-8:00 pm
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.
redlion.com/americas-best-value-inn/or/la-grande/americas-best-value-sandman-inn
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.
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.
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.
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. bluemtnoutfitters.com
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
712 20th St, La Grande, OR 97850
541-786-0353
Hours: 7:00 am – 11:00 pm 7 days a week
Bubbles Laundry
facebook.com/Bubbles-Laundry-138268462982275/
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
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
The Lodge at Hot Lake Springs
The Lodge at Hot Lake Springs is a hotel with naturally fed soaking pools about 10 miles south of La Grande. The supposedly haunted historic building also houses a small restaurant bar and movie theater. Access to pools is included for hotel guests. Day passes are available for 20-25 dollars.
66172 Highway 203 La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 226-3944
Grande Hot Springs RV resort
Grande Hot Springs is 8 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.
https://grandehotsprings.com/
65182 Hot Lake Lane, La Grande, OR 97850
541-963-5253
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