Hell's Canyon Wilderness

The 9,951-acre Hells Canyon Wilderness Area is a portion of the Hieroglyphic Mountains.

The most prominent peaks are Garfias Mountain at 3,381 feet (1,030.5 m) and Hellgate Mountain at 3,339 feet (1,017.7 m). Other peaks over 3,000 feet (910 m) high surround Burro Flats, isolating it from the surrounding countryside.

Popular recreation activities in Hells Canyon Wilderness include rock climbing, hiking, wildlife watching, and camping.

Know Before You Go

  • In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. Please follow the regulations in place for this area. Use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities.
  • Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters. Contact the agency for more information about regulations.

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Hell's Canyon Wilderness

Accessibility Description (ABA/ADA)

There are no facilities in the wilderness area.

Adventure is at Your Fingertips

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Activities

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WILDERNESS
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DISPERSED CAMPING
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ROCK CLIMBING
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BACKPACKING
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WILDLIFE VIEWING

Addresses

Hassayampa Field Office
2020 E. Bell Road
Phoenix
Arizona
85022

Geographic Coordinates

33.946917, -112.354377

Directions

It is located approximately 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Phoenix in Maricopa and southeast Yavapai counties.

Fees

Free