Montana · Hiking

Dead Indian

10.5 mi
round trip
4,669 ft
climb
9,110 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Aug
best months

Is Dead Indian open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Beartooth Ranger District. It doesn't name Dead Indian, 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.

Dead Indian is a hard hike in the Beartooth Ranger District of Custer Gallatin National Forest in Montana, about 10.5 miles long with a one-way elevation gain of 4,669 feet. The trail is an out-and-back that climbs from a low point of about 5,961 feet to a high point of about 9,110 feet. The route is on natural surface and is open to both horses and bikes. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is listed as open from June 1 to September 30. That makes summer the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Silver Gate, which sits about 1,600 feet lower than the high point, show July highs around 74°F with lows near 40°F, while winter highs there stay in the 20s. Telegraph Creek is about half a mile away, and Meyers Creek Cabin is about 2 miles off. Lodgepole and Pass Creek are both within 3 miles.