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Sheep Driveway

22.1 mi
round trip
3,042 ft
climb
8,867 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Sheep Driveway open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Caribou-Targhee National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Sheep Driveway is a hard hike in Idaho's Caribou-Targhee National Forest, on the Palisades Ranger District. It is a 22-mile out-and-back route with a total elevation gain of 3,042 feet, rising from about 6,558 feet to roughly 8,867 feet. The trail is on natural surface, and horses and bikes are both allowed. The trail begins at the Upper Rainey Creek trailhead, which is open year-round. The climb is a long one, so plan on a full day on the trail. The North/South Rainey Creek hike lies about a mile away, and Spencer Mountain is roughly 1.2 miles off. Upper Tie Canyon and Pine Creek Campground are both within about 2 miles.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Upper Rainey Creek Th

    Campground

    Campground · 1.1 mi from the trail
  • If it rains

    Flat Creek Overlook

    Viewpoint

    In town

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Route details

Distance
22.1 mi round trip
Climbing
About 3,042 ft
Starts at
UPPER RAINEY CREEK TH (about 7,311 ft)
Summit
8,915 ft
Difficulty
Hard

Getting there

Park at UPPER RAINEY CREEK TH.

Season

Season: Year-round.

Questions about this route

How long is the Sheep Driveway on Fogg Hill?

About 22.1 mi round trip from UPPER RAINEY CREEK TH (about 7,311 ft).

How much elevation gain is on the Sheep Driveway?

About 3,042 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Sheep Driveway?

It is rated hard.

Where does the Sheep Driveway start?

UPPER RAINEY CREEK TH (about 7,311 ft).

When is the best time for the Sheep Driveway?

Year-round.

Conditions and forecast on Fogg Hill

Caution at last checkAgency alerts are in effect for this areaUSFS · checked 13 h ago

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.