Little Sheep Trail

Hiking trail · Idaho Falls / Tetons · Trailhead near Irwin, ID

4.7 mi7.5 kmRound trip

≈1,201 ft≈366 mElevation gain

6,847 ft2,087 mHigh point

2 hr 45 minEstimated time

Moderate2.3 mi / 3.8 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Little Sheep (#4117)

Trailhead

Off Sheep Creek Road, near Irwin, ID

Coordinates: 43.36133, -111.19581

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Overview

Little Sheep Trail is a round-trip hike of 4.7 mi / 7.5 km near Irwin, ID. Expect about 1,201 ft / 366 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,847 ft / 2,087 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 45 min. High-elevation trail, usually snow-free from mid-July into October. Before then, expect snow and possible avalanche danger.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 5,784 ft / 1,763 m · high 6,847 ft / 2,087 m

Nearby

Sheep Creek/Little Elk TrailHiking trail · 0.7 mi / 1.2 km
Sheep Creek TrailHiking trail · 1 mi / 1.5 km
Calamity PointPeak · 2.1 mi / 3.3 km
Little Lemhi LakeLake · 2.2 mi / 3.6 km
Sheep MountainPeak · 2.5 mi / 4 km
Yeaman Creek TrailHiking trail · 2.5 mi / 4.1 km
Lower Palisades Creek TrailHiking trail · 2.7 mi / 4.3 km
Little Elk Creek TrailHiking trail · 3 mi / 4.8 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: U.S. Forest Service.