5.1 mi
Distance
4,213 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 38m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Sheep Lake Shortcut is an out-and-back trail in Nezperce National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Idaho County, Idaho. It is 5.1 miles long. The nearest town is Riggins, Idaho, about 11 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,316 ft |
| High point | 1.2 mi | 2,596 ft |
| End | 5.1 mi | 2,316 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Riggins, ID · about 11 mi away
- County:
- Idaho County, ID
- Jurisdiction:
- Nezperce National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Nez Perce National Forest Seven Devils Campground
0.1 mi awayNezperce National Forest
Riggins, ID
Pricing varies — check with the operatorNational Forest
Windy Saddle Trailhead Campground
0.4 mi awayNezperce National Forest
White Bird, ID
Nez Perce-Clearwater Dispersed Campsite SR517RD-001
2.5 mi awayNez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Dispersed
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