Hells Canyon Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in northeastern Oregon and western Idaho, United States
The Snake River divides this 217,927-acre protected land into two sections, featuring steep canyons, rocky slopes, and grassland benches with Douglas fir groves.
The United States Congress established the Hells Canyon Wilderness in 1975, protecting a portion of North America's deepest river gorge within its boundaries.
The Nez Perce people maintained a traditional presence in this region since the 1730s, grazing horses and cattle throughout the main canyons.
Visitors can access the southern parts through the Copper Creek trailhead, located nine miles north of Oxbow, with primitive camping facilities available without fees.
Three National Wild and Scenic Rivers flow through the wilderness: the Snake, Imnaha, and Rapid rivers, with 66.9 miles of protected waterways.
Location: Oregon
Location: Idaho
Inception: December 31, 1975
GPS coordinates: 45.54990,-116.50100
Latest update: May 10, 2025 19:56
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