Norman Mountain
- 5.9 mi
- round trip
- 2,350 ft
- climb
- 6,047 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Norman Mountain open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Kootenai National Forest. It doesn't name Norman Mountain, so check the source for the area it covers.
Kootenai Flood Event & Inaccessible Areas
Agency closure covering Kootenai National Forest · USFS · Kootenai National Forest
Updated Skillet Fire Area, Road, Trail Closure
Agency alert covering Kootenai National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Kootenai National Forest
Trail Advisory-Alexander Mountain Trail near Timber Harvest Activities
Agency alert covering Libby Ranger District · USFS · Libby Ranger District
Timberlane Campground Closure
Agency alert covering Libby Ranger District · Order 01-14-05-26-03 · USFS · Libby Ranger District
As of · Source: USFS · Kootenai National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Norman Mountain is a hard hike in Montana's Kootenai National Forest, within the Libby Ranger District. The route is out and back, about 5.9 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 2,350 feet. The trail starts at the Norman Mountain trailhead, numbered 316, and climbs from a low of 3,774 feet to a high of 6,047 feet. The trail is open from June 1 to November 30, and the Forest Service manages the land. The surface is natural, so expect to stick to trails rather than roads. Nearby options include the Parmenter Creek hike about 1.2 miles away and Scenery Mountain about 2.3 miles away. Timberlane Campground, about 9 miles off, is the closest campground.
Local outfitters
- Kootenai River Campground14 mi away
- Indian Springs Montana46 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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