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Hells Canyon Roads

We are planning a trip to Oregon and Washington in September. Has any Foretraveler driven the Hells Canyon Senic Byway I84 > 86 > 39 > 82 > I84  staying at the Wallowa Lake State Park? About 35 years ago I drove it in my FMC but I don't remember it well enough to determine if we should try it with our U320 being 8" wider than the FMC.
2000, U320 36' with Cummins 450, Toad - 2016 Ford CMax Energi
Previous MHs; 1970 Winnebago, 1973 FMC 2900R, much later a heavily modified 1975 FMC 2900R.

Re: Hells Canyon Roads

Reply #1 –
We where up in that area a couple of years ago, didn't have any issues with a 40' towing a Jeep.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
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That's our ex-neck of the woods, beautiful country! Not stayed at Wallowa S.P., but stayed at a very nice Ponderosa S.P. around McCall, Idaho. I'd suggest, if you've not got one, a  Mountain Directory for Truckers, RV, and Motorhome Drivers    They are available in all formats. Happy trails!
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Reply #3 –
Quote from: bbeane –
We where up in that area a couple of years ago, didn't have any issues with a 40' towing a Jeep.
Bruce, thank you for your response. I have done more research and with your comment we plan to try the route.
2000, U320 36' with Cummins 450, Toad - 2016 Ford CMax Energi
Previous MHs; 1970 Winnebago, 1973 FMC 2900R, much later a heavily modified 1975 FMC 2900R.

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Reply #4 –
Biggest deal is curves and hills, slow down enjoy the ride. With a 36 and 450hp no problem 👍😎
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country
 

Re: Hells Canyon Roads

Reply #5 –
Sometime this year they are supposed to start road construction at Minam Canyon to straighten out some of the curves, anyway it's a very beautiful drive.
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