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About the Management of Hells
Canyon
Fast Facts about
Hells Canyon
Total Unit Acres: 652,488
Total Wilderness Acres: 215,233
Total Backcountry Acres: 321,930
Developed Campgrounds: 19
Other Developed Sites: 9
Developed Trailheads: 11
Snoparks: 0
Miles of Trails: 819
Miles of Winter Trails: 82
(Oregon Snowmobile)
Approximate Dispersed Sites: 357
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Hells Canyon National Recreation Area (HCNRA)
straddles the Snake River which forms the boundary between Idaho
and Oregon. The 652,488-acre recreation area was created
by an act of Congress in 1975 (see 25 Years
of Management). Although the HCNRA includes portions of the
Nez Perce, Payette, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests, it is
managed by the Wallowa-Whitman
National Forest. The Hells Canyon Wilderness comprises nearly
215,000 acres within the HCNRA. More
information about establishment of HCNRA.
Monitoring Information
"Caring for the Land and Serving
People"
Hells Canyon National Recreation Area is part
of the Wallowa-Whitman,
Nez Perce, and Payette
National Forests. Congress directed the Forest Service to manage
this area for many activities. In addition to recreation, you may
see other examples of "Caring for the Land and Serving People,"
including removal of dead or diseased trees to improve forest health,
or activities to enhance range conditions for both wildlife and
livestock. The Forest Service welcomes ideas on how to improve the
stewardship of your National Forests.
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