NOTE: a significant potion of this trial has been closed due to storm damage. Before hiking, check with the BOISE NATIONAL FOREST for updated information.

The trail crosses through Sheep Creek Roadless Area, about 60,000 acres of land which lies in the Sheep Creek and Roaring River drainages). The lower elevations consist of grasses and scattered stands of ponderosa pine and cottonwood. As the trail winds higher, Douglas fir and sub-alpine fir species become dominant. The trail passes through areas rich in wildlife. The visitor might see mule deer, black bear, elk, mountain lions and several species of game birds. The trail follows Sheep Creek for a number of miles and along the way there are scenic vistas and dramatic rock formations. The lower end of this trail opens in April and is a popular spring outing. Portions of the trail were burned during the 1992 Foothills fire. The William Pogue Trail was severely damaged due to this fire and repair work to the trail is still ongoing.