Owyhee Canyonlands
Six million roadless acres of rhyolite canyons and sagebrush plateau — one of the largest unprotected wildlands in the West.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Oregon / Idaho, USA
- Country
- United States
- Biome
- High desert canyon (900–2,200 m)
- Best season
- April – May, September – October
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Rafting
- Desert Hiking
- Canyoneering
- Canoeing
- Fishing
Key takeaways
- Biome: High desert canyon (900–2,200 m)
- Best season: April – May, September – October
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
Six million roadless acres of rhyolite canyons and sagebrush plateau — one of the largest unprotected wildlands in the West.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: April – May, September – October
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
High desert canyon (900–2,200 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Owyhee Canyonlands trip tools
Popular pursuits at Owyhee Canyonlands
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Rafting
Whitewater sections and the flows that make them run.
- Desert Hiking
Water carries and heat management drive the plan.
- Canyoneering
Narrows, downclimbs, and flash-flood timing.
- Canoeing
Paddle routes, portages, and put-ins.
