Sheepherder Hill Trail #099

After crossing the bridge at the trailhead, the trail goes through a small wooded area, then winds through large, open meadows. The trail then crosses a small stream and begins climbing into steeper, forested terrain. After climbing a small hill, the trail becomes narrower and turns to the left. Up to this point the trail has followed an old, closed road. Do not continue to follow this road, instead turn to the left following the recently constructed trail. The trail from here winds through more forested areas cllimbing slowly until it breaks out onto a large ridge. The next section of the trail contours along the steep sidehill above Shingle Mill Hollow, eventually crossing the hollow and contouring back on the west side. Next the trail turns to the west going through thick conifer/aspen forest. The trail then enters some meadows and climbs up to another abandoned road. Be sure to turn left (to the west) on the road. The final section of the trail follows this abandoned road to the trailhead in Santaquin Meadows. This is a very scenic trail with few steep grades.

Connecting Trail: Shram Creek Trail #124

At a Glance

Best Season:	Summer-Fall
Closest Towns:	Payson, Santaquin, UT.
Information Center:	For more information contact the Spanish Fork Ranger District at 801-798-3571.

General Information

Directions:

Access 1: Take the Nebo Loop Road from Payson to Pete Winward Road, No. 312. The turnoff for this road is just before a cattle guard. There is a large flat graveled parking area just on the right side of the road. Follow the dirt road until you come to another smaller graveled parking area which has pole fencing around it.

Access 2: Take Santaquin Canyon Road, No. 014, to Santaquin Meadows. Turn left into the meadows and follow the small dirt road there until it ends. There is a dirt parking/turn around area there. The trail is the continuation of the dirt road which has been closed by earthen barriers.