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Idaho Recreation section
Idaho Trailheads in HCNRA
 

 

Black Lake Trailhead - (map location E7) Black Lake Campground is situated at the very southern end of the Seven Devils Mountains in the Hells Canyon Wilderness (Idaho side, HCNRA). This is the access point for the trails in that area. Black Lake has four units. There is no potable water source but the lake is easily reached from the camping area. Water treatment is recommended. To reach Black Lake, take Hwy #95 to Council, ID. From Council, take Forest Road #002 to Forest Road #105 (near the town of Bear, no services). From Forest Road #105, travel to Forest Road #112 (just past Bear Guard Station). Forest Road #112 will continue on to Black Lake. The last part of this drive is very rough and a high clearance vehicle is recommended. The area is usually open and free from the latter part of July through the first part of October.

Snake River Trailhead - Snake River Trailhead - (map location F3) The Snake River Trailhead, serving the Snake River National Recreation Trail (Trail #102), is located adjacent to Upper Pittsburg Landing in Idaho. The trailhead is accessed by Forest Road 493, also known as the Deer Creek Road, and leaves Highway 95 just south of the town of Whitebird, Idaho. It is 17 miles from Hwy 95 to the Pittsburg Landing Area. This is a well maintained single lane gravel road with turnouts, that crosses the divide at an elevation of over 4300 feet between the Salmon and Snake Rivers. 'There are steep grades on both sides of this divide, so visitors pulling travel trailers or driving RV's should use extreme caution. Grades are up to 16% so be sure your brakes and transmission are in good condition before beginning the drive, and use low gears. Follow the signs to Upper Pittsburg Landing and the Snake River Trailhead.

Windy Saddle Trailhead - (map location E6) Windy Saddle is the primary access to the high country trails in the Seven Devils Mountains of the Hells Canyon Wilderness (Idaho side, HCNRA). To access this trailhead, take Forest Road #517 which leaves Hwy #95 just south of the town of Riggins, Idaho. It is 17 miles from Hwy #95 to Windy Saddle. Facilities consist of two small campgrounds and a pack and saddle stock staging facility. Seven Devils Campground has 10 units and Windy Saddle has nine, four of which are designed for campers with pack and saddle stock. There is no potable water available in any of these areas. The area is usually open and free of snow from the first part of July through the first part of October. RVs or vehicles pulling camp trailers are not recommended.

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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