Sheep Rock Unit Trails

A map depicting major destinations in the Sheep Rock Unit, including the Foree Trailhead, the Blue Basin Trailhead, the Cant Ranch Historic District, the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center, and the Mascall Overlook.

Hiking Trails in the Sheep Rock Unit

There are seven hiking trails in the Sheep Rock Unit, ranging from 0.25 miles to 3.25 miles in length. The trails are listed from north to south, arranged by trailhead. Please remember to recreate responsibly, stay on trail, and Don't Hurt the Dirt!

Foree Trailhead

  • Flood of Fire (0.4 miles round trip)
  • Story in Stone (0.3 miles round trip)

Blue Basin Trailhead

  • Island in Time (1.3 miles round trip)
  • Blue Basin Overlook (3.25 mile loop)

James Cant Ranch Historic District

  • River Trail (0.6 miles round trip)
  • Sheep Rock Overlook Trail (0.5 miles round trip)

Thomas Condon Visitor Center

  • Thomas Condon Overlook Trail (¼ mile round trip)

Mascall Overlook

  • Mascall Formation Overlook (430 feet round trip)
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    Last updated: September 24, 2024

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