Sheep Mountain is one of the prominent peaks in the Gros Ventre Range as seen from the Jackson Hole valley floor and an iconic Jackson landmark ( historically called The Sleeping Indian). It's a popular trail for hikers during the summer months with incredible views of the Teton range across the valley and views of Gros Ventre Range from the summit. While the trail is steep, it's non technical. The trail begins at a grassy pull out off of Flat Creek RD and ascends over 4k feet up through meadows and forest to an alpine tundra and sloping ridge. The trail becomes grassy and faint on the upper section of the tundra. Head up and due east until the edge of the ridge. There is plane wreckage on the northern end of the ridge line from a 1996 crash (although most of plane has been removed). From the ridge head south towards the summit of Sheep up a series of rocky switchbacks. The summit is a rounded knoll with massive cliffs lining the east and south aspects.
Notes- Water is scarce to non existent once the snow melts. The upper section of the mountain is prone to strong wind gusts. This is bear and mountain lion territory so be prepared.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheep_Mountain_(Teton_County,_Wyoming)
Plane crash: https://cowboystatedaily.com/2023/11/26/its-been-27-years-since-clinton-support-plane-crashed-into-jackson-mountain/
https://buckrail.com/peak-into-past-with-history-disasters-of-sheep-mountain/
