Low Saddle Trailhead

Toilet building at a mountain trailhead in the pine trees

Low Saddle Trailhead is located along the Stormy Point North Trail (#108) just north of the Hells Canyon Wilderness area. This rustic facility allows hikers and rider a place to begin their visit or to pick up others coming out of the wilderness. Taking a short hike towards the canyon presents a fantastic view of Hells Canyon.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Current Conditions
Reservations:	This site is not reservable.
Area Amenities:	Picnic tables, Toilets, Parking
Fees:	No fee required.
Open Season:	June
Usage:	Light
Restrictions:	General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site.Wilderness Regulations apply within Hells Canyon Wildernes. Advisory: No motor vehicles are authorized beyond the gate and fence towards the canyon. Motorized vehicles, bicycles, carts, hang glider and other mechanical equipment is prohibited in the Wilderness area.
Closest Towns:	Riggins, Idaho (24 miles)
Water:	No
Restroom:	Vault Toilet
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Riggins- Hells Canyon National Recreation Area

General Information

Directions:

From Riggins, Idaho travel north on Highway 95 for 1.5 miles for Forest Road 241 (Race Creek Road); Travel up Race Creek Road for 3 miles to Bean Creek Road Junction keep right and stay on Forest Road 241 for 9 more miles to junction with Forest Road 420 (Iron Phone Junction); At Forest Road 420 junction turn left and go south for about 2 miles to Forest Road 1819 (Cold Springs Road); Travel about 9 miles on Forest Road 1819 to the trailhead.

Advisory: Many of these roads are narrow, steep and winding and are suitable for high clearance and 4x4 vehicles only.