Idaho has become a must-visit place for epic mountain adventures of every kind and in every season. A while back, we wrote about how you can hike into Hells Canyon just about year-round, and the same holds true for the Seven Devils Mountains that line the eastern side of the canyon. Jagged, misshapen, and aptly named, this gorgeous range is underrated for its panoramic views of the landscape and canyon. Since it is just as hikeable during the winter as it is during the summer, you have plenty of time to check it out for yourself!

Getting to the Seven Devils is the hardest part of exploring them.
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Situated on Idaho’s western border with Oregon and contained almost fully within the 215,000-acre Hells Canyon Wilderness, the Seven Devils separate Hells Canyon from the Salmon River Canyon. But a lengthy drive through small, rural towns is all it'll take to reach the Seven Devils Loop entrance.
But there is an absolutely divine loop in the Hells Canyon Wilderness that is an uncrowded wilderness perfect for exploration.
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The plunging chasm--the deepest in the world (8000 feet from the peak of He Devil, versus the Grand Canyon at only 6000 feet). On the Idaho side, steep canyon slopes ascend to the majestic Seven Devils peaks.
Aptly named to reflect their Native American creation stories, the closer you get to each summit, the more you'll fall in love with the scenic vistas that the Devils offer.
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The seven most prominent peaks in the range are the He Devil, She Devil, Ogre, Devils Throne, Devils Tooth, Tower of Babel, the Twin Imps, and the Goblin, which were named later to reflect their ominous appearances and the origin stories.

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On the Idaho side, the steep canyon slopes ascend to the majestic Seven Devils peaks. But starting from Windy Saddle, multiple trails lead to each of the Devils.
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You can camp just about anywhere you can find water in this expansive wilderness. The 27-mile loop that encircles the Seven Devils will take you 3 days or so, however.
From your basecamp, take a few side trails to explore the overlooked beauty of Upper Canon Lake...
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...And Lower Canon Lake.
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But be warned: these hikes are more strenuous than the beloved loop that surrounds the central portion of the range.
But no matter what trails you take or how long your stay, the view is totally worth it.
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What do you think? Are the Seven Devils on your hiking bucket list?

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