Montana · Hiking

Old Tepee

2.4 mi
round trip
266 ft
climb
7,914 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Old Tepee open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Custer Gallatin National Forest. It doesn't name Old Tepee, so check the source for the area it covers (16 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Custer Gallatin National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Old Tepee is an easy out-and-back hike in the Hebgen Lake Ranger District of Custer Gallatin National Forest in Montana, about 2.35 miles long with a one-way elevation gain of 266 feet. The trail runs on natural surface and is open year-round, and the Forest Service manages the land. The route starts at a low point of about 7,596 feet and climbs to a high of about 7,914 feet. It is a short, low-effort outing, and the trail is open to both horses and bikes. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Hebgen Dam weather station show July highs around 79°F with lows near 45°F, and the station sits roughly 1,400 feet lower than the trail's high point, so temperatures on the ridge run cooler. The Skyline Trail lies about 0.9 miles away, and Dutchman Basin and Whits Lake are each within about a mile and a half. For an overnight stay, Cabin Creek Cabin is about 4.2 miles off.