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United States USFS-39 • OR-350 • OR-82 Difficulty: 8/10

Hells Canyon Scenic Byway (OR-350 / USFS-39 / Wallowa Loop)

Deeply remote route bordering North America's deepest river gorge (Hells Canyon) and the snowcapped Wallowa Mountains ('Oregon's Alps'). Endless bends on single-lane and double-lane mountain forestry pavement.

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Distance
Distance
110 mi
177 km total run
Turns
Turns
390
3.5 turns per mile
Summit
Summit
5,420 ft
Pass Summit
Surface
Surface
Paved (Twisty)
Difficulty: 8/10
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Start: Baker City / Halfway, OR End: Joseph / Wallowa Lake, OR
Elevation Profile 2,200 – 5,420 ft
SUMMIT 5,420 FT
Pass Summit
Apex Density Index 3.5 curves / mi
Scenic Sweeper Technical Switchback
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Start Point Baker City / Halfway, OR 44.8824, -116.8929
Summit / High Point Pass Summit 5,420 FT Summit
End Destination Joseph / Wallowa Lake, OR 45.3538, -117.2285
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many curves and miles is Hells Canyon Scenic Byway (OR-350 / USFS-39 / Wallowa Loop)?

Hells Canyon Scenic Byway (OR-350 / USFS-39 / Wallowa Loop) spans 110 miles and packs approximately 390 curves (3.5 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 2,200 ft - 5,420 ft and technical rating 8/10.

Where are the start and end coordinates?

The route starts at Baker City / Halfway, OR (Latitude 44.8824, Longitude -116.8929) and finishes at Joseph / Wallowa Lake, OR (Latitude 45.3538, Longitude -117.2285).

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