Sheep Creek Trail

NATIONAL FOREST TRAIL |

Sheep Creek Trail (127) starts 0.5 mile north of Independence and travel to Hellroaring Divide. It ascends a ridge between Sheep Creek and Copper Creek and traverses its length to the Divide, providing scenic views. It provides access to Hellroaring Creek on the Gardiner Ranger District. The trail is steep and rocky near top. Length: 4.2 miles. Wilderness, moderate difficulty, medium use. Trail Begins: Road 6639 Trail Ends: Trail 15 Area Map: Gallatin National Forest Visitor Map USGS Map1: Iron Mountain Township 7S; Range 12E; Section 17

  • ANTELOPE HUNTING
  • BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING
  • BEAR HUNTING
  • BIG GAME
  • BIRD HUNTING
  • BIRD WATCHING
  • BOW HUNTING
  • CAMPING
  • DEER HUNTING
  • ELK HUNTING
  • HIKING
  • NATURE AREA
  • OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
  • PHOTOGRAPHY
  • PICNICKING
  • SIGHTSEEING
  • WALKING
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • TRAIL
  • Sheep Creek Trail is located 25 miles south of Big Timber on Highway 298, then 25 miles south on County Road 212. Access may be limited in spring, fall and winter due to snow.1

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