Montana · Hiking

Big Pryor

8.2 mi
round trip
2,521 ft
climb
8,257 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Big Pryor open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Beartooth Ranger District. It doesn't name Big Pryor, so check the source for the area it covers (14 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Beartooth Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Big Pryor is a hard out-and-back hike in the Beartooth Ranger District of Custer Gallatin National Forest in Montana. The route starts at a trailhead marked Big Pryor and covers about 8 miles with a total elevation gain of 2,521 feet. The high point is 8,257 feet, and the climb is steady all the way up, with the trail returning to the starting point at about 8,214 feet. The trail is on natural surface, and horses and bikes are both allowed. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trip is best planned for summer. The open season runs from June 1 to September 30, and the hike takes about four hours. Sage Creek Campground sits about 1.4 miles away, and Shriver Peak Road and Crater Ice Cave are both within about 6 miles. Sage Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 7 miles off.