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4,265 ft
Distance
188 ft
Climb
-57 ft
Descent
00:05:02
Avg time
130 ft
Altitude change
5,905 ft
Altitude min
6,092 ft
Altitude max
5,906 ft
Altitude start
6,037 ft
Altitude end
3%
Grade
-16.1%
Grade max
21.1%
Grade min
2,779 ft
Distance climb
1,089 ft
Distance down
397 ft
Distance flat
00:05:02
Avg time

Sheep Pen Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Jordanelle Ridge
    Heber City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #146797 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #134972 in E-Biking
    • #332971 in Trail Running
    • #329775 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,736 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #1,834 in E-Biking
    • #5,779 in Trail Running
    • #5,822 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Jordanelle Ridge Trail System

Some climbing and descending, but the trails is pretty much soft dirt and easy turns. Nice little extra warm up loop

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Sheep Pen Trail Reports

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Aug 7, 2026 @ 12:27pm (America/Denver)
Aug 7, 2026
Jul 26, 2026 @ 7:20pm (America/Denver)
Jul 26, 2026
more road where there was tail. only about 50% of what is on the map remains. the whole upper section after the big 180 turn is road
Jul 24, 2026 @ 1:21pm (America/Denver)
Jul 24, 2026
The bulldozers have taken out a big chunk of the trail.
Jul 7, 2026 @ 6:06pm (America/Boise)
Jul 7, 2026
May 9, 2026 @ 6:17pm (America/Denver)
May 9, 2026
another section of the trail is now a road
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on Aug 7, 2026
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Avg: 3.59 (4 votes)
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      RTBoggs
      The south end of the trail is obliterated by a new road. I could still reach the bottom of Coyote switchbacks
      makita29 makita29
      Good loop, fairly smooth, with steeper climb than green designation suggests.
      atfarley
      I did not like this trail, worst on the Wasatch Back in my opinion.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sheep Pen located?
      Sheep Pen is located in Jordanelle Ridge, Heber City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Jordanelle Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.54005, -111.39885.
      ▼ How hard is Sheep Pen?
      Sheep Pen is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sheep Pen?
      Sheep Pen has 188 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 57 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,905 ft to 6,092 ft.
      ▼ Is Sheep Pen a point to point trail?
      Sheep Pen is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sheep Pen?
      Sheep Pen is 4,265 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sheep Pen?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sheep Pen. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sheep Pen? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sheep Pen are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sheep Pen?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Sheep Pen. The trail is 4,265 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sheep Pen?
      Sheep Pen is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 936 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,044 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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