Montana · Hiking

Sheldon Mountain C

7.8 mi
round trip
956 ft
climb
2,995 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 13 h ago

Is Sheldon Mountain C open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Kootenai National Forest. It doesn't name Sheldon Mountain C, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Kootenai National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Sheldon Mountain C is a 7.8-mile out-and-back hike in the Libby Ranger District of Montana's Kootenai National Forest. The trail runs from a Forest Service trailhead about 3.6 miles from Timberlane Campground, and the climb takes you from a low of about 2,450 feet to a high of about 2,995 feet, with a total elevation gain of 956 feet. The route is rated moderate and is on natural surface. Biking and horses are both allowed, so it works for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 89 to 90°F with lows near 50°F, while September cools to highs in the upper 70s. Winter brings regular snow from December through February. The trail is open from May 1 through November 30. The Sheldon Mountain Tie H mountain biking route starts just 0.3 miles away, and the Sheldon Mountain E hike is 0.8 miles off. Timberlane Campground is about 3.6 miles away, and Pipe Creek is about 6.2 miles away for paddling.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Sheldon Mountain C

    Best months: April–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      34° / 22°

      14 wet · 7 snow

    2. Feb

      41° / 22°

      10 wet · 4 snow

    3. Mar

      52° / 27°

      12 wet · 2 snow

    4. Apr

      62° / 32°

      10 wet

    5. May

      73° / 39°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 45°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      89° / 49°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      90° / 47°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      78° / 41°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      59° / 34°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      41° / 28°

      13 wet · 3 snow

    12. Dec

      33° / 22°

      14 wet · 7 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Libby 1 Ne Rs, MT, 2.7 mi away at 2,096 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.