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EXPLORE HELLS CANYON
North America's Deepest River Gorge, and the Snake River that winds through the canyon. Hells Canyon offers scenic vistas that rival any on the continent, world-class whitewater boating, and spectacular mountain peaks. The vast reaches of remote wilderness are the perfect setting for hiking or horseback riding full of diverse and abundant wildlife, artifacts from prehistoric tribes, and rustic remains of early miners and settlers. Hells Canyon National Recreation Area (HCNRA) truly offers something for everyone, and much to remember.
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Guided jet boat and rafting tours leave from LewisClark Valley seasonally. Hells Canyon, though a nationally famous run, has fairly easy whitewater. We highly recommend making reservations in advance with one of our professional guides found on page 22. Spring rains and snow-melt bring the canyon’s sparse vegetation to life from mid-April to mid-June. The middle of the summer, you can expect to have very hot, very dry weather and terrific swimming. Hells Canyon boasts excellent fishing for small-mouth bass and sturgeon. The Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, managed by the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, hugs the borders of northeastern Oregon and western Idaho. This national showcase holds 652,488 acres of beauty and adventure, where you can let your senses run as wild as the landscape.
