Montana · Hiking

Sheldon Mountain Tie N

1.7 mi
round trip
516 ft
climb
2,718 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Sheldon Mountain Tie N open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Kootenai National Forest. It doesn't name Sheldon Mountain Tie N, 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 Tie N is an easy hike of about 1.7 miles on natural surface in the Libby Ranger District of the Kootenai National Forest in northwest Montana. It's managed by the Forest Service, and the route is an out-and-back with a total climb of about 516 feet, reaching a high of 2,718 feet. The trail is accessible to both horses and bikes. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.5 miles, with a grade of roughly 10 percent. The route isn't an accessible trail. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall stand out. 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 several hundred feet lower than the trail, so temperatures on the route run cooler. The Whoop Up and Sheldon Mountain E hikes start right next to this one. Sheldon Mountain Tie J offers mountain biking about 0.2 miles away, and Timberlane Campground is roughly 4 miles off.

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