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The scenery in Hells Canyon is incredible. This wilderness preserve is home to the largest elk herd in the country and over 420 species of wild animals. You may even spot some of those on your life list! The canyon has also been home to the Bonneville Party in 1834, and you can see the remnants of their trail by following the trail along the edge of the cliffs. This canyon is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and we urge you to visit soon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hells Canyon Scenic Byway is one of the best ways to visit the area. You can start from Oxbow, an old mining town, and then follow the road to Hat Point. The road is steep and has no railings along the edge, so be prepared to hike a lot! From there, you can see the Hells Canyon Dam and Oxbow Reservoir. There are also several viewpoints that you can climb for incredible panoramic views of the canyon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting there: The trail offers scenic views of the gorge and is an easy, flat walk. Hells Canyon has 900 miles of hiking trails that follow the Snake River. Ancient human habitation was also present in the canyon as early as 7,100 years ago. You can see remnants of these people, such as petroglyphs, arrowheads, and pit houses. You can also book a Hells Canyon rafting tour, which takes you to the gorge on a riverboat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the mid-1980s, white stockmen and miners started moving into the area. They began to settle in patches of land that were 160 acres in size and scattered throughout the deepest part of the gorge. Once they started receiving mail, many settlers renamed the area as “Joy” because they were so happy to get mail. Even today, poison ivy is a common weed in the Hells Canyon, and a revised environmental assessment may allow you to get rid of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are three types of hikes in Hells Canyon. You can take a week-long 25-mile backpacking trip or a shorter 12-mile hike. Either way, you can enjoy the scenery of this wilderness area in any season. You can combine your backpacking trip with a thrilling ride on the Snake River or a relaxing jet boat ride out of Hells Canyon. Regardless of your skill level, Hells Canyon has something for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To get started on your journey, start by visiting the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area web site. You can also visit the Forest Service office in Riggins, Idaho, to pick up trail maps and other necessary supplies. They also serve meals and milk shakes, so you can fuel up with energy on the road. But don’t go to Hells Canyon alone. Make sure you get the whole family on the trip. And don’t forget to take plenty of water!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The weather in Hells Canyon is chilly in winter but warm in the spring. The temperatures can reach the upper 60s, making this canyon an ideal place for hiking in late February. The canyon is also accessible in late February and early March. It is cold at night, but you can walk around in shorts by the end of the day. The Snake River offers excellent fishing for steelhead and fall Chinook salmon. You’ll be amazed at the scenery that surrounds this wilderness area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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