Montana · Mountain biking · Sheldon Mountain

Sheldon Mountain E

1.5 mi
distance
772 ft
climb
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 a mountain biking route in the Libby Ranger District of Kootenai National Forest in northwest Montana, about 3.4 miles from the community of Green Acres. The Forest Service manages the land. The route is a short, steep climb. It starts at about 2,901 feet and rises to about 3,702 feet over 1.5 miles, with a total gain of 772 feet. The steepest stretch comes early, around 0.2 miles in, with a grade of about 22 percent. The climb also includes a drop of about 447 feet, so the route is not a straight ascent. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Libby show July and August highs around 89 to 90°F, with lows in the upper 40s. That station sits well below the route, so temperatures on the mountain run cooler. Sheldon Mountain A, a hike, is just 0.2 miles away, and Sheldon Mountain D, another mountain biking route, is about half a mile off. Timberlane Campground, roughly 3.2 miles away, offers a place to stay. Pipe Creek, about 6.2 miles away, is a paddling option.

  • 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, 2.8 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.

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