Idaho · Hiking

Sheep Rock

0.4 mi
loop
96 ft
climb
6,801 ft
high point
Loop
route

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Payette National Forest.

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

Sheep Rock is a short, accessible loop hike in Idaho's Payette National Forest, within the Council Ranger District. The trail runs about 0.4 miles and rises roughly 96 feet from about 6,700 to 6,800 feet, making it an easy outing that can be done in about half an hour. The trail is open year-round and is accessible. It is a gravel path, and bikes are allowed, so it works well for visitors on foot or on two wheels. The Sheep Rock Trailhead sits about a mile from the nearest town. Haley Ridge and Copper Creek are both about 0.1 miles away. Trail Creek is about 1.2 miles off. Eagle Bar campground is about 2.7 miles away.

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Route details

Distance
0.4 mi
Climbing
About 96 ft
Starts at
Sheep Rock Trailhead (about 6,721 ft)
Summit
6,843 ft
Difficulty
Easy

Getting there

Park at SHEEP ROCK TRAILHEAD.

Season

Season: Year-round.

Other routes up Sheep Rock

Questions about this route

How long is the Sheep Rock on Sheep Rock?

About 0.4 mi from Sheep Rock Trailhead (about 6,721 ft).

How much elevation gain is on the Sheep Rock?

About 96 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Sheep Rock?

It is rated easy.

Where does the Sheep Rock start?

Sheep Rock Trailhead (about 6,721 ft).

When is the best time for the Sheep Rock?

Year-round.

How many routes go up Sheep Rock?

3: Sheep Rock, HALEY RIDGE and Haley Ridge Trail.

Conditions and forecast on Sheep Rock

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.