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Sheep Rock (Idaho)

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Elevation
  
6,847 ft (2,087 m)

Designated as world heritage site
  
1976

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Location
  
Adams County, Idaho, United States

Mountain type
  
Lava flows of Columbia River Basalt Group

Similar
  
Seven Devils Mountains, Hells Canyon Dam, Hells Canyon National, Hells Canyon, Bear River

Sheep Rock is an overlook of Hells Canyon. It is located in the Payette National Forest about 45 miles northeast of Council, Idaho and was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1976. The formation consists of two contrasting series of layers from the Columbia River Basalt Group. The layers are separated by an unconformity and provide an unobstructed view of this type of geologic phenomenon.

Map of Sheep Rock, Idaho 83612, USA

Sheep Rock is named for the Bighorn Sheep that used to inhabit the area. To the north is part of Red Ledge Mine in Deep Creek. The National Forest maintains a mile long interpretive trail that leads to the canyon overlook halfway around the loop. Also at the trailhead is a campground with vault toilet.

Nearby is Kinney Point, an old lookout site over the canyon. It is just off the road to Sheep Rock about 1.5 miles south. The NFS has an interpretive site here.

References

Sheep Rock (Idaho) Wikipedia