Sheep Creek Trail

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

7.5 mi12 kmRound trip

≈3,435 ft≈1,047 mElevation gain

9,610 ft2,929 mHigh point

5 hr 4 minEstimated time

Hard3.7 mi / 6 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 0.6 mi (1.0 km) on FR 40260

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Sheep Creek (#4096)

Trailhead

On FR 40260, near Irwin, ID

Coordinates: 43.36337, -111.17703

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Overview

Sheep Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 7.5 mi / 12 km near Irwin, ID. Expect about 3,435 ft / 1,047 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 9,610 ft / 2,929 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 5 hr 4 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 6,148 ft / 1,874 m · high 9,583 ft / 2,921 m

Nearby

Sheep Creek/Little Elk TrailHiking trail · 0.2 mi / 0.4 km
Little Sheep TrailHiking trail · 1 mi / 1.5 km
Sheep MountainPeak · 1.9 mi / 3.1 km
Little Elk Creek TrailHiking trail · 2.3 mi / 3.8 km
Sheep Creek PeakPeak · 2.5 mi / 4 km
Lake Canyon TrailHiking trail · 2.5 mi / 4.1 km
Waterfall Crest TrailHiking trail · 2.5 mi / 4.1 km
Calamity PointPeak · 2.7 mi / 4.3 km

Sources

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