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00:15 Seven Devils Road 10:30 Heavens Gate Vista 14:55 Seven Devils Campground 18:29 Hells Gate Idaho State Park 19:14 18th Street Bridge 20:24 Hells Canyon Oregon Boat Launch 21:58 Fin If you happen to be seeking majestic views, this Nez Perce National Forest road rapidly climbs all the way up to the Seven Devils Mountains in the Hells Canyon Wilderness. The Hells Canyon National Recreation Area is most famous for Snake River rafting adventures through the deepest gorge in North America, yet relatively few mainstream visitors tour the backcountry on the Idaho side of the river. Part of this is due to the rugged nature of the mountains, which can be intimidating to the uninitiated. The long winding Seven Devils Road actually is a lot smoother than the name would suggest. In fact, a passenger car with higher than average ground clearance can make it all the way up top to the campground, which is a great spot for setting up a basecamp. In order to go any further into the Hells Canyon Seven Devils Wilderness, a high ground clearance 4x4, horseback ride or a mountain bike are better suited. Just because the name is Seven Devils Road and it goes to Hells Canyon does not mean that the journey getting there will be an unpleasant experience. Seven Devils Road first goes through an agricultural area before heading uphill and plenty of wildlife can be seen early in the morning. The paved road transitions to a well maintained dirt road that only gets a little bumpy in places. As the road enters the Nez Perce National Forest, several roadside dispersed camping areas can be seen that are used by seasonal hunters. Soon the dirt road narrows as it snakes its way uphill and the mountainside forests become deeper. Fans of creepy looking trees will love this section of the road and there are a lot of unique sights to see. Catching a glimpses of elk and deer through the trees is easy to do while cruising slow. When Seven Devils Road reaches the high elevations, the panoramic views are nothing less than breathtaking, so be prepared to make a few stops to take it all in. Finally the Seven Devils Mountains will come into view upon arrival at the campground, which is all the reason needed for setting up a basecamp. It easy to see why Seven Devils Road is worth mentioning and the journey to the top certainly will not disappoint!
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