Snake River-Mormon Basin Back Country Byway
Getting to the Byway

Getting to the Byway

From La Grande to Baker City

  • Go southeast on Jefferson Ave. to ward Maple St.
  • Jefferson Ave. Becomes Maple St.
  • Turn right onto Adams Ave.
  • Turn right onto Island Ave.
  • Merge onto I 84
  • Follow I 84 for 42 miles
  • Take the OR 7 exit (304) toward Geiser Grand Hotel/Baker City Center/Historic District
  • Turn right onto Campbell St.
  • Turn left onto Main St.
  • Follow OR 7
  • Turn right onto Valley Ave.
  • Turn left onto 3rd St. and start the byway at Baker City

From John Day to Baker City

  • Go northeast on E. Main St., or US 26, toward SE Dayton St.
  • Follow US 26 for 28 miles
  • Turn left onto Whitney Hwy
  • Turn left onto 3rd St. and start the byway at Baker City

From Ontario to Huntington

  • Go east on E. Idaho Ave towards NE 1st St.
  • Follow E. Idaho Ave
  • Merge onto I 84 W through the ramp on the left towards Baker City
  • Go 23.5 miles
  • Take exit 353 toward Huntington
  • Turn slightly right onto US 30
  • Go 4.8 miles and start the byway at Huntington