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Sheep Steps Loop via Alaska Basin Trail

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16.0 mi
Distance
8 hrs 48 min
Time
terrain
2,762 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult loop trail to Sheep Steps in Jedediah Smith Wilderness Area.

This trail goes by Alaska Basin and Table Mountain.

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    3 years, 9 months ago
    Epic hike. Lots of snow in Alaska Basin. We saw two moose and three bears at dusk
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    2 years, 8 months ago
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