Hells Canyon
North America's deepest river gorge — the Snake River cuts 7,900 ft below Idaho's He Devil Peak.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Oregon / Idaho, USA
- Country
- United States
- Biome
- Basalt canyon (300–3,000 m)
- Best season
- April – October
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Rafting
- Mountaineering
- Desert Hiking
- Canyoneering
- Canoeing
- Fishing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Basalt canyon (300–3,000 m)
- Best season: April – October
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
North America's deepest river gorge — the Snake River cuts 7,900 ft below Idaho's He Devil Peak.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: April – October
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Basalt canyon (300–3,000 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
United States
Biome
Basalt canyon (300–3,000 m)
Difficulty
moderate
