A Traveler's Tale
"rbull"—Wallowa County, Oregon, is well worth exploring. Hells Canyon is not the sharp, rugged precipices of the Grand Canyon, but round eroded heights...
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Hells Canyon Scenic Byway
Oregon
US Forest: Umatilla National Forest, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Length: 218.4 miles / 351.5 km
Time to Allow: 6 hours to drive or 3 days to enjoy this byway.
Journey from river's edge to mountain-top and down to valley floor. Savor panoramic views of rugged basalt cliffs and fertile fields, rimmed by snow-tipped peaks. Tour foundries, galleries and museums. Touch the weathered track of the historic Oregon Trail. Watch the majestic Snake River tumble through North America's deepest canyon.
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Hells Canyon Scenic Byway Overview
Follow the contours of the land into slower times and wilder places. Travel this journey from river's edge to mountaintop and down to valley floor...
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Cowboys and Chapels: Hells Canyon Scenic Byway's History
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3-Day Trip: Hells Canyon Scenic Byway Itinerary
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Local Information
Eastern Oregon Visitors Association
541-963-8588
800-848-9969
- Eastern Oregon
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- Hells Canyon Chamber of Commerce
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- Hells Canyon Scenic Byway
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- Umatilla National Forest
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- Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
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Forest Message
Be weather wise. Many byways in National Forests can climb in elevation over thousands of feet, and pass through remote areas. While the scenery is spectacular, it is important when driving in these conditions to be prepared. Check weather forecasts before leaving home, and remember that it becomes cooler and often more prone to storms at higher elevations. Be prepared with jackets, water, and emergency kit in your car.
