Sheep Rock

Sheep Rock is an overlook of Hells Canyon in the Payette National Forest about 45 miles northwest of Council, Idaho.

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.

To the north is part of Red Ledge Mine in Deep Creek.

[3] The National Forest maintains a mile-long interpretive trail that leads to the canyon overlook halfway around the loop.