Sheep Falls on Henry's Fork
Island Park, Idaho
| Address: | ~Sheep Falls Rd, Ashton, ID 83420, USA |
| GPS: |
44°11'59.9"N 111°24'0.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
Hike
Sheep Falls cascades approximately 25' through a narrow basalt chute on the North Fork of the Snake River near Island Park, Idaho. Compared to nearby Lower and Upper Mesa Falls, that height may not sound particularly spectacular but it is a pleasant hike on a relatively well maintained trail and is rarely crowded.
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Island Park, Idaho
- Head south on Hwy 20 W toward Riverside Dr (17.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Sheep Falls Rd (2.4 mi)
- Turn left (0.2 mi)
From the Snake River bridge just north of Ashton, Idaho, travel 6.5 miles north on Highway 20. Turn east onto the Sheep Falls Road.
After turning east onto Sheep Falls Road drive 2.45 miles. This road is wide and well travelled and typically in good condition. In good weather 2WD cars will have no trouble on this section. The road winds around a bit and passes several turnoffs onto side roads. At 2.45 miles you'll reach a 4-way intersection, turn east (left). From here, you may need 4WD but if it doesn't look like your car will do it, find a good place to park and add 0.2mi to your hike (each way).
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