Contact Info
Prairie City, OR 97869
- Phone:
- 541-820-3800
Basics
- Length:
- 5.4 miles
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time:
- 5 - 6 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 5000 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 5000 feet to 8000 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 3000 feet
- Usage:
- Moderate
- Season:
- June to November
Basic Directions
From Prairie City, go south on County Road 62. Turn onto Forest Service road 13 and follow for approximately 15 miles to the trailhead.
Description
This trail follows along Sheep Creek. The trail is mostly timbered offering scenic views of the area at the top. Evidence of deer and elk is abundant along the trail with opportunities for viewing wildlife. Good campsites are available all along the creek. There is abundant evidence of cattle grazing on the last couple of miles of the trail.
Wood debris is piled in the last 1/2 mile of the trail. Carry water to avoid contamination by cattle.
Details
Length:
5.4 miles
Difficulty:
Difficult
Time:
5 - 6 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
5000
Elevation Range:
5000 feet to 8000
Elevation Change:
3000
Usage:
Moderate
Season:
June to November
