Black Canyon Wilderness

Black Canyon Wilderness is a 13,090-acre federally protected Wilderness Area in Oregon, managed by the Forest Service. It offers backcountry hiking and backpacking for visitors seeking primitive solitude away from roads and development. The landscape is rugged and remote, shaped for non-motorized travel only.

Visiting means embracing wilderness rules: no motorized vehicles, no mechanized travel, no road access into the core. This is true backcountry, where Leave No Trace principles are essential. You'll need to plan self-sufficiently, carry what you need, and respect the land's protected status. Access typically comes via trailheads on the periphery, and conditions vary seasonally—spring snowmelt and winter weather can affect passability. Summer and early fall generally offer the most reliable hiking window.