BOX ELDER COUNTY — The annual Brigham City sheep trail is set for Saturday, Oct. 25, when approximately 2,200 sheep will be herded through the city streets to reach their winter pastures, continuing a tradition dating back to the 1930s.
The event will begin at 8 a.m. when the flock starts trailing from the intersection of Fish Hatchery Road/Rocky Dugway Road in Mantua.
The sheep are expected to arrive in Brigham City around 9 a.m., following this specific route:
– The herd will travel down Highway 89 through Box Elder Canyon.
– They will proceed onto 600 East to 600 North.
– The sheep will turn left onto 600 North, crossing Main Street.
– The trail continues west until reaching Watery Lane.
– The flock will then turn west on State Route 13 (S.R. 13) toward Corinne and Bear River City.
Residents and motorists should anticipate delays and traffic impacts along the route, particularly in the downtown area around 9 a.m.