Heaven's Gate National Recreation Trail #73
The Heaven's Gate National Recreation Trail #73 is located on the ridge overlooking Hells Canyon in Idaho. This short trail goes from the Heaven's Gate Trailhead to the overlook by the fire lookout tower. Traveling 0.2 miles through beautiful stands of old growth whitebark pine, and colorful mountain flowers, visitors are rewarded with views of Hells Canyon clear across into Oregon. The trails also shows signs of past wildfire activity which is common and natural in the canyon.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Current Conditions |
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Open Season: | July |
Usage: | Light-Medium |
Restrictions: | General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. |
Closest Towns: | Riggins, Idaho (20 miles) |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | At Trailhead |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | Riggins- Hells Canyon National Recreation Area |
General Information
Directions:Directions to the national recreation trail are shown starting from the Heaven's Gate Trailhead.
ADVISORY: Forest Road 517 is very steep, and narrow. Low clearance vehicles, RVs and vehicles pulling trailers are not recommened or advised to use caution when traveling the upper sections of this road. The road can also be slippery when wet or frozen and is not recommended for trailers in the late fall and winter.
Activities
Day Hiking
Viewing Scenery
General Info:
DirectionsAccess to the trail can be reached from the Heaven's Gate Trailhead.
ADVISORY: Forest Road 517 is very steep, and narrow. Low clearance vehicles, RVs and vehicles pulling trailers are not recommened or advised to use caution when traveling the upper sections of this road. The road can also be slippery when wet or frozen and is not recommended for trailers in the late fall and winter.
Directions
Access to the trail can be reached from the Heaven's Gate Trailhead.
ADVISORY: Forest Road 517 is very steep, and narrow. Low clearance vehicles, RVs and vehicles pulling trailers are not recommened or advised to use caution when traveling the upper sections of this road. The road can also be slippery when wet or frozen and is not recommended for trailers in the late fall and winter.