Hells Canyon Wilderness Area

Hells Canyon Wilderness Area is an 11,607-acre federally protected wilderness in Arizona managed by the Bureau of Land Management. As a designated Wilderness Area, it preserves a primitive backcountry landscape where motorized travel, roads, and mechanized equipment are prohibited. The area offers hikers and backpackers a genuine non-motorized experience in remote terrain, where solitude and self-sufficiency are central to a visit.

Visitors should understand that Wilderness designation means no maintained trails, no facilities, and full responsibility for navigation and safety. This is true Leave No Trace country—pack out what you pack in, camp responsibly, and respect the land's fragile condition. Access is typically on foot from trailheads on public or adjacent land; plan accordingly and check current conditions with the BLM before heading out. Spring through fall offers the most feasible visiting window, though Arizona's desert climate and elevation will shape your specific season choice.