Forest Road 493 is a narrow, steep, gravel road to the Snake River within Hells Canyon. Once an expansive Native American village site, today Pittsburgh Landing is popular for river access and camping. Visit the Wallowa Whitman National Forest website for more information about the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area.
Directions
From Highway 95 turn east into White Bird, ID then west onto county road toward Hammer Creek. Cross the river bridge and take an immediate left onto Forest Road 493.
GPS Coordinates
Latitude 45° 38′ 8.3364″ N
Longitude 116° 28′ 39.3204″ W