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Hell's Canyon is a gorge of the Snake River, forming part of the Idaho-Oregon boundary. It is 125 miles long, and for 40 miles it is more than a mile deep. A maximum depth of 7,900 feet (2,400 m) makes it the deepest gorge in North America. Along with its surrounding area of 662,000 acres, Hells Canyon was designated a national recreation area in 1975.
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What is the name of the largest single canyon on earth?
Hells canyon.
What is the area of Hells Canyon National Recreation Area?
The area of Hells Canyon National Recreation Area is 2,640.525 square kilometers.
When was Hells Canyon National Recreation Area created?
Hells Canyon National Recreation Area was created on 1975-12-31.
Hells Canyon borders Idaho and what other state?
Hells Canyon is a ten mile wide canyon located along the border of eastern Oregon and western Idaho.
What is the deepest gorge in Idaho?
The deepest gorge in Idaho is called Hells Canyon. The canyon is part of Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, and is North America's deepest river gorge.
Do people live in hells canyon?
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What river cuts through Hells Canyon?
Colorado River
How many people visit hells canyon a year?
50
What are the release dates for The Xcorps - 2001 The Xcorps 40 Hells Canyon 3-40?
The Xcorps - 2001 The Xcorps 40 Hells Canyon 3-40 was released on: USA: 7 January 2008
What state is Hells Canyon located?
Hells Canyon is a 10-mile wide canyon shared by two states located along the border of eastern Oregon and western Idahoin the United States.See the related link for more information.
What is the largest canyon in america?
Hells Canyon, located along the border of eastern Oregon and western Idaho, is the United States' deepest canyon/gorge at 7,993 ft (2,436m). It is part of the Hells Canyon National Recreational Area.
How does Hells Canyon and the Grand Canyon compare?
Both are exceptional places to visit but the Grand Canyon takes the Blue Ribbon in this competition. Depending on how and where it is measured, the Snake River has carved Hells Canyon deeper by 2,000 feet, but at 10 miles in length, it is dwarfed by the 277 miles of the Grand Canyon carved by the Colorado River. The Grand Canyon is easily accessible, has a much greater variety and length of trails and better amenities.
