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Seven Devils Mountains, Heaven's Gate

Seven Devils Mountains, Heaven's Gate is run by the USDA Forest Service. Its own timing: July to September.

Seven Devils Mountains, Heaven's Gate in pictures

Illustrative photos, not current conditions
Hells Canyon viewed from Heaven's Gate Overlook near Riggins, Idaho
Hells Canyon viewed from Heaven's Gate Overlook near Riggins, Idaho. Photo: Dsdugan · public domain · resized

What the USDA Forest Service says

“The rocky alpine peaks of the Seven Devils climb skyward from the Snake River to over 9,400 feet and are often snow-capped in July.”
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When to go

In the source's own words; no peak claimed unless the source says so
  • July to September“They provide excellent habitat for mountain goats, best viewed from July to September.”
  • Season“The open subalpine forests and high elevation grasslands offer spectacular wildflower blooms in July with lupine, phlox, penstemon, buckwheat, stonecrop, Indian paintbrush and phacelia to name a few.”

Before you go

The open slopes in the vicinity of Windy Saddle to Heaven’s Gate as well as the trail to the lookout support the best wildflower viewing.

How we know

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