Baker City - Hell's Canyon National Recreation Area

 
In the extreme north-east of the state, the deepest canyon in the United States, Hell's Canyon, marks the Idaho border. A protected area, whose inaccessibility makes it all the more beautiful, extends along the Oregon side. For the adventurous, the Hell's Canyon National Scenic Loop Drive begins and ends in Baker City.

The Hells Canyon National Recreation Area covers over 650,000 acres along the Snake River in Oregon and Idaho, including 215,000 acres of wilderness.

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It is home to a wide variety of birds and animals such as bears, bobcats, bighorn sheep, cougars, and deer.

Miles of trails provide great access to the area either on foot or on horseback. There are also scenic drives through the Hells Canyon area.
Address: Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, 88401 Highway 82, Enterprise, OR 97828, United States
Phone: 1 (541) 426-5546, Fax: 1 (541) 426-5522

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