Trails

There are approximately 360 miles of trails crossing Hells Canyon Wilderness. The extensive trail system mostly follows old Forest Service access routes to fires, and stock trails used by ranchers to move livestock to remote salting areas and watering holes. Many routes follow ridges and traverse moderate slopes and benchlands, while others climb steep slopes.
Two National trails are found at various elevations: Western Rim/Summit Ridge Recreation Trail at the upper elevation, and Nez Perce Historic Trail near the Snake River.

Idaho side trails are located at Black Lake, Windy Saddle, and Pittsburg Landing.

Roads leading to wilderness trailheads and viewpoints for either area are mostly single lane, and suitable for low speed use only.

Other recreational trails include:

Major Trailheads from Enterprise, Oregon side

Buck Creek NRA Trailhead (Trail #1884)
PO Saddle Trailhead (Trail #1774)
Hat Point Trailhead (Trail #1752)
Warnock Corral Trailhead (Trail #1778)
Dug Bar Trailhead (Trail #1774)

Major Trailheads from Riggins, Idaho side

Black Lake Campground (Trail #214)
Heaven's Gate Trailhead (Trail #101)
Windy Saddle Trailhead and Windy Saddle Horse Camp (Trail #124)
Snake River Trailhead (Trail #102)