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The journey
Travel from Hells Canyon Dam in the western United States into Idaho on a 5-day journey through mountainous landscapes, vast protected wilderness, and scenic river country. Along the way, visit places such as Pittsburg, Cambridge, Imnaha, and Heller Bar while enjoying fishing, paddle boating, short hikes, introductory rapids, and riverside lunches. The trip also offers opportunities to explore geological formations, historic sites, and ancient Nez Perce pictographs. It is a varied outdoor experience that combines nature, history, and recreation.
Travel from Hells Canyon Dam in the western United States into Idaho on a 5-day journey through mountainous landscapes, vast protected wilderness, and scenic river country.
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Day by day
Arise to the aroma of fresh coffee and sizzling bacon.
Visit Wild Sheep and Granite Creek.
Take a paddle boat ride.
Go for a short hike to an old homestead and some ancient Nez Perce pictographs.
Visit the Kirkwood Historic Museum and Ranch. This was the home of former Idaho Governor and Senator Len Jordan.
Have lunch by the riverside and arrive at Pittsburg Landing. This is the take-out point for the 34-mile trip. Transportation is provided back to Cambridge.
Pass through the confluence of the Imnaha and the Salmon River. Geologists believe that, at one time, the Salmon was larger than the Snake.
Pass the confluence of the Snake and the Grand Ronde.
Go out for a visit to Heller Bar.
Take a 45-minute van ride back to Lewiston, Idaho, where the trip ends.
Where this trip takes you
Hells Canyon Dam, Granite Creek and ancient Nez Perce pictographs, Heller Bar
The fine print
Logistics
Your 5 days finish where they began, in Hells Canyon Dam.
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