Sheepherder Loop
Payson, Utah
| Address: | ~1484 S 30 E, Payson, UT 84651, USA |
| GPS: |
40°1'13.3"N 111°43'54.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Utah |
| Trail Length: | 12.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
Sheepherder, along with the Blawkhawk trail are two of the best singletrack rides around! The Sheepherder trail is one of those "impossible, uphill loops"!! With all of the short climbs on the last half of the ride, and the majority of the descending on a smooth gravel road, it feels like this loop is uphill all the way! This trail is relatively new, and has a few rough spots when descending down through Big Spring Creek....but it is all rideable, and an absolute joy. You'll find yourself having a tough time keeping your eyes on the trail as you descend (and climb) through the stands of old growth pine! Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Sheepherder Loop
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Directions
From Payson, Utah
- Head south on N Main St toward W Utah Ave (1.6 mi)
- Turn left onto 1450 S (302 ft)
- Turn right onto 100 E (249 ft)
- Continue onto S 30 EDestination will be on the right(95 ft)
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