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Sheepherder Hill Trail route map
Difficulty: DifficultOut and Back

Sheepherder Hill Trail

Payson, Utah

11.6 mi

Distance

2,556 ft

Elev. Gain

4h 49m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Trail conditions, closures, and difficulty can change rapidly and may differ from what's shown here. Check the land manager's current alerts before you go, and turn around if conditions exceed your skill or gear. Outdoors is not responsible for injury, loss, or rescue costs from off-trail travel or undisclosed hazards.

After crossing the bridge at the trailhead, the trail goes through a small wooded area, then winds through large, open meadows. The trail then crosses a small stream and begins climbing into steeper, forested terrain. After climbing a small hill, the trail becomes narrower and turns to the left. Up to this point the trail has followed an old, closed road. Do not continue to follow this road, instead turn to the left following the recently constructed trail. The trail from here winds through more forested areas cllimbing slowly until it breaks out onto a large ridge. The next section of the trail contours along the steep sidehill above Shingle Mill Hollow, eventually crossing the hollow and contouring back on the west side. Next the trail turns to the west going through thick conifer/aspen forest. The trail then enters some meadows and climbs up to another abandoned road. Be sure to turn left (to the west) on the road. The final section of the trail follows this abandoned road to the trailhead in Santaquin Meadows. This is a very scenic trail with few steep grades. Connecting Trail: Shram Creek Trail #124

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

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