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Ladd Marsh Nature Trail

5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Running trail in La Grande, Oregon · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Ladd Marsh Nature Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

What runners say about Ladd Marsh Nature Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (3 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

How nice and well thought out..love the people whom created this place without knowing them! Absolutely the BEST walking/hiking area when you are on the travel and don’t want to waste time to go off miles to find a 30 walk. Safe and nested in a beautiful valley surrounded by mountains. Thank U👏🏼

★★★★★ — Robert , Feb 2025

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Plan your run at Ladd Marsh Nature Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.

Hours

Monday 4 am–10 pm
Tuesday 4 am–10 pm
Wednesday 4 am–10 pm
Thursday 4 am–10 pm
Friday 4 am–10 pm
Saturday 4 am–10 pm
Sunday 4 am–10 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Ladd Marsh Nature Trail

7X2J+X3, La Grande, OR 97850

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.