Sheep Creek Cascade Trail
This two-mile round trip takes about 1-1/2 hours and gains 600 feet in elevation.
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Sheep Creek Cascade Trail Details
Accessible via the Don Cecil Trail, Sheep Creek is about one mile from the trailhead on Highway 180. The moderately strenuous hike starts in an open pine forest before coming to a shady glen on Sheep Creek, which features a small waterfall spilling over the hillside into a series of small pools. The two-mile round trip should take about 1-1/2 hours, and you'll gain 600 feet in elevation.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
1 mile
Estimated time
1.5 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Sheep Creek Cascade Trail
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0.0 mi away
Don Cecil Trail
The Don Cecil Trail climbs the relatively cool north-facing slope of the canyon.
0.7 mi away
Lookout Peak
Beyond Sheep Creek, the climb to Lookout Peak provides an incredible panorama of the park's backcountry.
0.7 mi away
Sheep Creek
Located on Highway 180, 1/4 mile from Cedar Grove Village.
0.9 mi away
Cedar Grove Lodge
Located within Cedar Grove Village, deep in the canyon of the Kings Canyon itself.
