Montana · Hiking

Sheldon Mountain D

5.8 mi
round trip
860 ft
climb
3,176 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Sheldon Mountain D open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Kootenai National Forest. It doesn't name Sheldon Mountain D, 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 D is a moderate hike of about 5.8 miles on natural trail in the Libby Ranger District of Kootenai National Forest in northwest Montana. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is an out-and-back that climbs from about 2,500 feet to roughly 3,176 feet. The trail is open to both horses and bikes, and it is not an accessible route. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Libby show July and August highs around 89 to 90°F, while September cools to about 78°F with lows near 41°F. That station sits well below the trail, so temperatures on the mountain run cooler. Sheldon Mountain E and Sheldon Mountain C are both about 0.8 miles away, and Sheldon Mountain A is about a mile off. Timberlane Campground, about 2.8 miles away, is the closest place to camp.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

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

    Best time to visit Sheldon Mountain D

    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, 3.3 mi away at 2,096 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.