Sheep Creek/Little Elk Trail is a round-trip hike of 6.9 mi / 11.1 km near Irwin, ID. Expect about 1,969 ft / 600 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,909 ft / 2,106 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 4 hr 2 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 5,951 ft / 1,814 m · high 6,903 ft / 2,104 m