Hells Canyon Scenic Byway
Places to Visit

  • Baker City/Baker Valley (OR)

    The town is (in part) a historic district filled with beautifully restored commercial buildings and homes of the late nineteeth and early twentieth century. The historic district is listed in the national register of historic places.

    Location on Byway: It's on the west end of the byway, at the intersection of I-84 and SR 86.

  • Buckhorn Springs Lookout (OR)

    The magnificent view you see from Buckhorn Springs Lookout is the parallel canyons of Horse Creek, Lightning Creek, and Cow Creek coming into the lmnaha Canyon.

  • Columbia River Basalt (OR)

    Lava covered this land up to 200 feet thick in some places. 38 different layers of lava can be seen in canyon areas. Columnar basalt is an impressive pillar formation found in some layers during the cooling process.

    Location on Byway: It is just north of Copperfield.

  • Cricket Flat (OR)

    Cricket Flat is prime cattle country with broad open ridges and narrow, timbered canyons.

    Location on Byway: It is just northwest of Elgin.

  • Elgin (OR)

    From rodeos to theater, Elgin hosts many community events and is the gateway to recreation and adventure in the region.

    Location on Byway: Elgin, OR

  • Enterprise (OR)

    Many local events, shops, and outfitters make Enterprise one of Wallowa Valley's largest communities.

    Location on Byway: Enterprise, OR

  • The Grande Ronde Valley (OR)

    This is the largest completely enclosed circular valley in the world. It is rimmed by the Blue and Wallowa Mountains.

    Location on Byway: The valley surrounds the city of La Grande.

  • Halfway (OR)

    A popular winter destination for snowmobilers, Halfway lives up to its name, as it is the midway point between the town of Pine and the gold mines of Cornucopia.

    Location on Byway: Halfway, OR

  • Hells Canyon Overlook (OR)

    The paved overlook provides outstanding views of McGraw Creek, Hells Canyon, and the Seven Devils Mountains. From the 5,400 foot high canyon rim, visitors can enjoy sweeping views and interesting displays about the canyon formation.

    Location on Byway: It is a couple miles north of Copperfield.

  • Historic Elgin Opera House and Museum (OR)

    Built in 1912, the beautifully restored and acoustically perfect Elgin Opera House is a great place for movies, plays, concerts, and tours.

    Directions: The Historic Elgin Opera House and Museum is located at the Elgin City Hall on North 8th Street in Elgin, OR .