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Sheep Rock
Summit
on
Sheep Rock Trail
in
Payette NF
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Columbia Plateau
near
Cuprum
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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. 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…
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