Seven Devils Mountains
| Seven Devils Mountains | |
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The Seven Devils
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | He Devil |
| Elevation | 9,393 ft (2,863 m) |
| Coordinates | 45°19′26″N 116°32′53″W / 45.324°N 116.548°WCoordinates: 45°19′26″N 116°32′53″W / 45.324°N 116.548°W |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 84 mi (135 km) N/S |
| Width | 29 mi (47 km) E/W |
| Area | 1,289 sq mi (3,340 km2) |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| Parent range | Rocky Mountains |
The Seven Devils are notable peaks in west central Idaho in the Hells Canyon Wilderness. They are above the east bank of the Snake River, which forms the Idaho-Oregon border. The mountains are part of the Rocky Mountains, and the tallest peaks are 7,900 feet (2,410 m) above the adjacent river, with few trees in between. There are several marked and unmarked trails and cleared camping areas throughout the mountains. It has several waterfalls and streams as well as numerous lakes.
Immediately southwest of Riggins, the Seven Devils are accessible from U.S. Highway 95 by a gravel road which vertically climbs over 5,500 feet (1,680 m) in 17 miles (27 km).
The Seven Devils contains a wide variety of wildlife such as Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat, Mule Deer, Elk, Black Bear, Cougar, cutthroat and rainbow trout. There are several lakes with high fish populations and there are numerous wild flowers. The Seven Devils has numerous sub-alpine meadows and vast pine forests.
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