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1.0 mile
Distance
198 ft
Climb
00:13:35
Avg time
198 ft
Altitude change
5,956 ft
Altitude min
6,154 ft
Altitude max
5,956 ft
Altitude start
6,155 ft
Altitude end
3.7%
Grade
-2.4%
Grade max
15.9%
Grade min
5,138 ft
Distance climb
82 ft
Distance down
66 ft
Distance flat
00:13:35
Avg time

Sheepbones Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Jordanelle Ridge
    Heber City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #104336 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #67394 in E-Biking
    • #27905 in Trail Running
    • #84440 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Jordanelle Ridge Trail System

The top starts out with a little sheepbones sign surrounded by sheep skulls. I am guessing they found a lot, and thus named it. The trail has become quite rough and rocky. It's great for those who want to challenge.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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Apr 25, 2026 @ 11:44am (America/Boise)
Apr 25, 2026
 Not steep, but it is a black, easier down than up. some surprises to watch out for
Oct 17, 2025 @ 12:28pm (America/Denver)
Oct 17, 2025
Full trim of side veg and rake of entire trail tread top to bottom.
May 4, 2025 @ 6:25am
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Apr 22, 2025 @ 1:17pm
Apr 22, 2025
Apr 5, 2025 @ 9:50pm
Apr 5, 2025
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Avg: 3.85 (8 votes)
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        Directions to sheepbones trailhead (40.560170, -111.421370)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sheepbones

        ▼ Where is Sheepbones located?
        Sheepbones 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 40.56017, -111.42137.
        ▼ How hard is Sheepbones?
        Sheepbones is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sheepbones?
        Sheepbones has 198 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 5,956 ft to 6,154 ft.
        ▼ Is Sheepbones a point to point trail?
        Sheepbones is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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