Montana · Hiking

Timberlane Loop B

1.2 mi
round trip
105 ft
climb
2,758 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Timberlane Loop B open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Kootenai National Forest. It doesn't name Timberlane Loop B, 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.

Timberlane Loop B is an easy, out-and-back hike of about 1.2 miles in the Libby Ranger District of Kootenai National Forest in northwest Montana. The trail rises about 105 feet from its low point of 2,642 feet to a high of 2,758 feet, and it is managed by the Forest Service. The route is short and gentle, with a natural surface, and bikes are allowed. That makes it a good choice for a quick outing or a stop before or after a longer day in the area. Timberlane Campground sits just 0.1 mile away, and the Timberlane hike is 0.2 mile off. Both are within easy reach of the trail. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Libby run to highs around 73°F in May and 78°F in September. That station sits about 660 feet lower than the trail, so temperatures here run a bit cooler. Summer brings highs in the upper 80s and a few more wet days, and the trail is open from May 1 through November 30. The Sheldon Mountain Tie L mountain biking route is about 2.6 miles away, and the Sheldon Mountain D hike is about 2.8 miles away. Loon Lake Campground is roughly 10 miles off.

Local outfitters

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

    Best time to visit Timberlane Loop B

    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, 6 mi away at 2,096 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.