Freezeout Trailhead

08/12/2024 ***Freezeout Trailhead Reopened: Downed trees Removed***

Freezeout Trailhead is one of the early season routes into the Hells Canyon Recreation Area and Hells Canyon Wilderness due to the low elevation of the saddle. This moderate sized trailhead accommodates trucks with stock trailers and has a stock loading ramp, hitch rails, and stock water.

Fees

$5/vehicle/day, or Northwest Forest Pass, or any form of the America the Beautiful National Pass

Rules

General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. Wilderness Regulations apply within Hells Canyon Wildernes. Motorized vehicles, bicycles, carts, hang glider and other mechanical equipment is prohibited in the Wilderness area.

Directions

From Enterprise, Oregon travel south 6 miles on Highway 82 towards Joseph; In Joseph turn left on Highway 350 and go 30 miles to Imnaha, Oregon; In Imnaha travel south on County Road 727 for about 12.5 miles to Forest Road 4230; Turn left on Forest Road 4230 and go about 3 miles to the trailhead. Advisory: Forest Road 4230 is a narrow road with few turnouts for larger vehicles or those with trailers.