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The Windy Saddle Trailhead is the main access point into the Hells Canyon Wilderness from Idaho. Located on the saddle going to Seven Devils basin or up to Heaven's Gate Lookout the area offers a great view of the Seven Devil mountain range and Hells Canyon area. This site provides access to Seven Devils Trail #124 and Sheep Creek Trail #53 which enter Hells Canyon Wilderness. Windy Saddle Horse Camp
From Riggins, Idaho travel south on Highway 95 for 1.3 miles to Seven Devils Road (becomes Forest Road 517); Turn right on Seven Devils Road and go 17 miles to trailhead and horse camp road junction; Take a left at the road junction then turn right into the trailhead entrance. ADVISORY: Forest Road 517 is very steep, and narrow. Low clearance vehicles, RVs and vehicles pulling trailers are not recommened or advised to use caution when traveling the upper sections of this road. The road can also be slippery when wet or frozen and is not recommended for trailers in the late fall and winter
Lost of space and clean bathrooms. Perfect place to stay before heading out on the Seven Devils trail.
They call it windy saddle for a reason, there are great views and multiple beautiful trails in to the seven Devil's
Awesome views. Decent camp sites. Busy place. The road up is pretty rough with lots of washboard and traffic.
In good weather you can drive all the way up here in any vehicle, and it is a great jumping-off point for 7 Devils area.
This is the start/end of the seven devils loop trail (Alltrails). Be sure to pack plenty of water and/or a portable filter.
