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Sheep Driveway Trail
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Caribou-targhee National Forest, Teton Basin Ranger District, Teton Valley, Pine Creek, Old Sheep Corrals, Corral Creek, Red Creek, Lookingglass Creek, Piney Pass, Thousand Springs, Castle Lake, Moody Swamp, Big Hole Mountain Range, Hilton Creek Highway Trail |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This trail is roughly 17 miles long each way and is open to machines 50 inches or less in width. The trail offers plenty of mountain scenery with a few stream crossings. There are two staging areas, one off Hwy 31 and the other near Moody Creek. There is no fee to ride but no services so come prepared.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Idaho OHV Registration Sticker |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | A non-resident registration sticker must be purchased. (As of January 2020, Idaho no longer honors stickers from other states.) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (50 inches) | has entrance gate and narrow terrain |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on designated trails |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Victor, ID | ||
| From: Idaho Falls, ID
1) Take Hwy 26 East about 40 miles 2) Turn left (north-east) onto Hwy 31, continue 12.5 miles 3) Turn left (west) onto FS Road 550, continue about .25 miles toward staging area. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Caribou-targhee National Forest 1405 Hollipark Drive Idaho Falls, ID 83401 (208) 557-5900 mailroom_r4_caribou_targhee@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 30 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 6250 to 8000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Some | |
| Dust | Some | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Many | |
| Water Crossings | Some | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Many | |
| Roads |  Few | |
| Shade | All | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Little | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Some |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Victor, ID | |
| Diesel | Victor, ID | |
 Water | Victor, ID | |
 RV Hookup | Victor, ID | |
 RV Disposal | Victor, ID | |
| Campground | Victor, ID | |
 Conv Store | Victor, ID |
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