Sheep Mountain Trail
1.7 mi
Distance
869 ft
Elev. Gain
1h
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Sheep Mountain Trail is a point-to-point trail in Riverside County, California. It is 1.7 miles long and gains 869 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Wilderness Act (designated Wilderness boundary) and OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is La Quinta, California, about 5 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 | 1,282 ft |
| End | 1.7 mi | 1,562 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: Wilderness Act (designated Wilderness boundary), OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- La Quinta, CA · about 5 mi away
- County:
- Riverside County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Santa Rosa Springs Campground
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