Montana · Hiking

Sheldon Mountain E

3.0 mi
round trip
790 ft
climb
3,702 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Sheldon Mountain E open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Kootenai National Forest. It doesn't name Sheldon Mountain E, 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 E is an easy out-and-back hike in the Libby Ranger District of Montana's Kootenai National Forest, about 3 miles long with a one-way climb of about 790 feet. The trail starts at roughly 2,900 feet and reaches about 3,700 feet at the high point. The route is on natural surface, and the Forest Service allows both horses and bikes. It is not an accessible trail. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Libby show May highs around 73°F and September highs around 78°F, while July and August average about 90°F. That station sits well below the trail, so temperatures on the mountain run cooler. Sheldon Mountain D and Sheldon Mountain Tie N are both about 0.2 miles away, and Whoop Up is about 0.3 miles off. Timberlane Campground, about 3.7 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 E

    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, 2.3 mi away at 2,096 ft. The station sits about 1,600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.