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Idaho
Sheep Mountain Trail
2.6 mi
Distance
1,587 ft
Gain
1h 10m
Time
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Inside Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 2.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,587 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,587 ft
- Highest point
- 5,515 ft
- Lowest point
- 4,772 ft
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- Forest Service
About this trail
Sheep Mountain Trail is a 5.26-mile out-and-back route in Idaho with 1,587 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 5,515 feet.
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