Hells Canyon Scenic Byway

Hells Canyon Scenic Byway

Parks Directory of the United States / National Scenic BywaysAddress:c/o Hells Canyon Chamber of Commerce
P O Box 841
Halfway, OR 97834
Phone:541-742-4222
Web: www.byways.org/browse/byways/2145/ Description:Byway is an open loop through the Wallowa Mountains to the rim of Hells Canyon,North America's deepest river-carved canyon. From the river's edge up to themountaintop and back down to the valley floor, the route offers the dramatic scenery of Wallowa-WhitmanNational Forest and Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. Recreational opportunities abound, including camping, fishing, rafting, hiking, bicycling, bird-watching, and cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
Legth: 218 miles. Start/Endpoint: Byway is a loop that encircles the Wallowa Mountains, intersecting with I-84 at La Grande and Baker City. It includes portions of SR 86, FS 39, and SR 82. Time to Allow: 6 hours. Designation/Year: All-American Road (2000).
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