Sheldon Mountain Details

Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
Riding Area

Libby
, Montana
Difficulty Rating

Blue rate
Trail Type

Singletrack
Bike Type

AM, XC
Direction

Downhill Primary
Popular direction shown
Climb Difficulty

Blue
Physical Rating

Moderate
Season

March-November (depending on snow)
Dogs Allowed

Yes
TTFs on Trail

Berm, Jump
Global Ranking

#44839 in Mountain Biking
Local Popularity
95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
Land Owner

Kootenai National Forest

Classic fast singletrack with several tight switchbacks just outside Libby, MT. This trail can be combined with Sheldon Mountain - Trail Access for a great loop ride.

The most common route down begins at the radio repeater/cell tower on Sheldon Mountain. The upper portion of the trail follows classic singletrack through ponderosa pines. Several tight, banked switchbacks dot the trail. Eventually, the trail pops out on Michael's Draw. Turn right and follow the road approximately .3 miles to the signed trail marker. Turn left for the most fun portion of the ride.

The second section is a bit more up-and-down, but includes a lot of great features (small jumps, whoops, switchbacks, etc.). Two steeper sections round out the end of the ride. The trail ends on Sheldon Flats Rd.

The singeltrack trail does continue up to the top of Sheldon Mountain, but is only accessible via out-and-back ride/push up.

Access Info

Sheldon Mountain trail can be accessed via multiple road/forest road climbs. The most common approach is to park at the corner of Pipe Creek Rd and Sheldon Flats Rd. Begin the ride by heading up Pipe Creek Rd for approximately 1.25 miles. Turn right onto Michael's Draw. Turn left at the first gated road (approx. .5 miles). Follow the main road for 2.5 miles (including a right turn at both road forks. The road becomes slightly overgrown and loose at some points, but is easy to follow. Take a right once the smaller road joins the primary road to the tower (.3 miles from the tower).

The singletrack is marked and begins southeast of the cell tower building.