Western Rim National Recreation Trail #1774

Overview

The Western Rim National Recreation Trail is a long ridge top route along the western rim of the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. The trail goes in and out of the Hells Canyon Wilderness, so only a portion is open to mountain bikes.<br><br>The mountain biking route begins in the south at the Hat Point Road Trailhead heads north for approximately seven miles before coming to the Warnock Corral Trailhead. From here, the trail is part of a motorized doubletrack to the Lord Flat airstrip. Be sure to stop to take in the remarkable view from Somers Point looking down the canyon to the Snake River. <br><br>Beyond this point, the route goes into wilderness and is not open to mountain bikes.

Trail Stats

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Nothing like a little middle of nowhere airplane repair. Broke a strut when landing on the rough strip.

Nothing like a little middle of nowhere airplane repair. Broke a strut when landing on the rough strip.

View of hells canyon and seven devils mountain range

View of hells canyon and seven devils mountain range

One of the smoother sections

One of the smoother sections

Hells Canyon

Hells Canyon

Lord Flat PRIMITIVE airstrip. Some nice camping spots around here in the trees.

Lord Flat PRIMITIVE airstrip. Some nice camping spots around here in the trees.

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