Arizona · Hiking · Near Prescott

Sheep

4.7 mi
round trip
683 ft
climb
4,405 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Oct–May
best months

Is Sheep open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Verde Ranger District. It doesn't name Sheep, so check the source for the area it covers (6 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Verde Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Sheep is a moderate hike in the Verde Ranger District of Prescott National Forest in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 4.7 miles long, and it rises from a low point of 4,128 feet to a high of 4,405 feet, with a total climb of about 680 feet. The steepest stretch comes at around 0.66 miles, where the grade reaches about 6%. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Cordes show April highs near 74°F and October highs near 79°F, while summer highs climb into the low 90s. The route is open year round and takes about two hours to complete. Horses and bikes are both allowed, and the trail surface is natural. The Black Canyon Trail (Racetrack Wash) starts less than half a mile away, and the Black Canyon Trail (Buckhead Wash) is about 1.3 miles off. General Crook Trail #64 and the Medlar Springs hike lie within about 6 miles.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Powell Springs Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 4.4 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Blue Hills Cafe

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 11 mi · Open after 6
  • If it rainsDoncram, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Sharlot Hall Museum

    Museum

    Museum · 24 mi from Prescott

    An open-air museum located in Prescott, Arizona

Places © OpenStreetMap contributors · Photos: Doncram, CC BY-SA 3.0 (commons)

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