Homestead Road

Homestead railbed, once destined to be a bustling railway line for the Northwest Railway Company, has found new life as an off-road fit for two- and four-wheel drive vehicles. Nestled within the legendary Hell Canyon—the deepest canyon in the United States, surpassing even the Grand Canyon—this trail promises some of the most breathtaking scenery imaginable. Homestead offers campsites that range from primitive retreats to more developed spots with pit toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables with choices along the river or roadside. Winding alongside the Snake River, anglers can find perfect places to cast their lines, all while immersed in nature's splendor. This trail is an in-and-out and the southern access to Hess Road, which ascends into the Wallowa - Whitman National Forest.