Sheep Mountain
About
Sheep Mountain is a summit of 6,726 feet in the Superior Ranger District of Lolo National Forest in western Montana, about 7 miles from the town of Superior. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at a similar elevation show July and August highs around 70°F with only about six wet days a month, while winter highs stay near 28°F. Several other destinations sit within a short drive. The Ann Arbor hike is about 3 miles away, and Sloway Campground is just under 4 miles off. Lost Lake and Thompson Creek are both within about 5 miles.
Summit Facts
Summit elevation
6,726 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Sheep Mountain
Montana
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Jul–Aug. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 69–70°F and lows of 51–52°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Mullan Pass Vor/Dme, ID weather station, 34 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan28° high19° low
- Feb28° high19° low
- Mar34° high22° low
- Apr40° high27° low
- May50° high36° low
- Jun58° high42° low
- Jul70° high52° low
- Aug69° high51° low
- Sep59° high44° low
- Oct44° high32° low
- Nov32° high23° low
- Dec27° high18° low
Where it is
- Superior Ranger District · Ranger district
- Lolo National Forest · National forest
- Nearest town
- Superior, Montana · 7.3 mi
Conditions
Active alerts for Lolo National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:
Temporary Administrative Pasture Firearms Closure
information · posted Sep 28, 2026
Deer Creek Road Closure- NFSR 236
information · posted Sep 21, 2026
information · posted Sep 12, 2026
Forest, Regional and Other Regulations
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
East Fork Big Creek Road & Trail Closure- Superior Ranger District
caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Cabin City Campground Area, Roads & Trail Closed for Public Safety (May 11, 2026–May 1, 2027)
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Gilbert Creek Road Closure- Forest Service Road 34
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- Ann ArborHiking3.2 mi
- Sloway CgCamping3.9 mi
- Lost LakeHiking4.3 mi
- Thompson CreekHiking4.7 mi
- Dry ForkHiking5.1 mi
- Thompson Peak Lookout TowerCamping6.9 mi
- Trout CreekCanoeing9.6 mi
- Trout Cr CgCamping9.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)