Hells Canyon - Thanksgiving Weekend
Hells Canyon - Thanksgiving Weekend
It sounds like Hells Canyon is a great early season hike, but does anybody know what it's like in late fall? I'm considering a 3 day backpacking trip there over Thanksgiving weekend. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Re: Hells Canyon - Thanksgiving Weekend
Many of the trialheads may be inaccessibly snowy or too muddy given the recent spate of precip. But if we get a dry period before TG, they may shape up. So I think you need to monitor as it gets closer. I think some intrepid hunters do go in the Fall, so it is possible.
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Re: Hells Canyon - Thanksgiving Weekend
trail head named Pittsburgh Landing is supposed to be usually open year round....
Re: Hells Canyon - Thanksgiving Weekend
Several years ago I did an overnight in Hells Canyon on Thanksgiving weekend. Details here: http://www.jessb.org/hells-canyon-overnight-adventure/
Start at a low elevation trailhead and be prepared for any kind of weather. I remember driving out there in a nasty snowstorm on highway 84. But it's do-able if you're used to camping in the fall in the northwest!
Start at a low elevation trailhead and be prepared for any kind of weather. I remember driving out there in a nasty snowstorm on highway 84. But it's do-able if you're used to camping in the fall in the northwest!