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Immediately adjacent to the Hells Canyon Recreation area, the Imnaha River Valley offers dramatic views of the, jagged canyon, remnant of an old historic mining town from the late 1800’ and the Hatpoint Overlook, where you can see Oregon, Washington and Idaho.
Located on the banks of the legendary Imnaha River, this ranch covers 8,000 deeded acres and an additional 75,000 acres of grazing leases. Immediately adjacent to the Zumwalt Prairie and the Hells Canyon Recreation Area.
The Imnaha is designated a ‘wild and scenic river’ and is rated Class III on the international difficulty rating. It springs from a glacial tarn high in the Eagle Cap Wilderness in the Wallowa –Whitman National Forest and flows eight-eight miles along a fault line to its confluence with the Snake River. Mostly accessible via private land, this river is remarkable for its scenic beauty and fine fishing. Fish for steelhead, wild trout or Chinnook salmon.
A diverse landscape creates a high quality natural scenery. Manmade developments have a primitive, historic, or rustic western setting. The private lands are in a pastoral setting of historic and/or western culture. This lifestyle is dominated by a ranching/farming tradition that has evolved over time. This lifestyle, as it is related to the river, is an extension of how the river corridor has been used for years, including use by the Nez Perce Tribe.
Recreational activities include hunting, fishing, sight seeing, horseback riding, hiking, snowmobiling, skiing, and camping. Much of the river is on private property, including the bed and banks. In most cases, the recreational opportunities on private land are limited to sightseeing and photography from the County Road. Wildlife along the Imnaha includes bighorn sheep, mule deer, elk, and black bear.
Catch a glimpse of some of the bighorn sheep that reside in the area There are many wildflowers along the trail. This trail is popular for its prime fishing, hiking and pack saddle opportunities.
The Imnaha River, including its South Fork, follows a fault line to its confluence with the Snake River. There are three special management areas within the river corridor, each with its own specific management objectives. These include the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area (HCNRA), Eagle Cap Wilderness, and the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway. Private property, both inside and outside the National Forest boundary, is involved in this river corridor. The Forest Service has no regulatory authority over private lands.
Recreational activities include hunting, fishing, sightseeing, horseback riding, hiking, snowmobiling, skiing, and camping. Much of the river is on private property, including the bed and banks. In most cases, the recreational opportunities on private land are limited to sightseeing and photography from the County Road. Wildlife along the Imnaha includes bighorn sheep, mule deer, elk, and black bear.
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