The 9,951-acre Hells Canyon Wilderness Area is a portion of the Hieroglyphic Mountains.

The most prominent peaks are Garfias Mountain at 3,381 feet (1,030.5 m) and Hellgate Mountain at 3,339 feet (1,017.7 m). Other peaks over 3,000 feet (910 m) high surround Burro Flats, isolating it from the surrounding countryside.

Popular recreation activities in Hells Canyon Wilderness include rock climbing, hiking, wildlife watching, and camping.

Know Before You Go

• In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. Please follow the regulations in place for this area. Use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities.
• Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters. Contact the agency for more information about regulations.

Explore Nearby

• Payette National Forest — National Forest in Idaho
• Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site — State Park in Oregon
• Hells Canyon Scenic Byway — Scenic Byway in Oregon
• Wallowa River Rest Area — State Park in Oregon
• Wallowa–Whitman National Forest — National Forest in Oregon, Idaho