Deadman Peak
- 10.7 mi
- round trip
- 6,101 ft
- climb
- 9,726 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- Jun–Aug
- best months
Is Deadman Peak open right now?
No closures listed
The Forest Service lists no closures for Bridger-Teton National Forest.
As of · Source: USFS · Bridger-Teton National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Deadman Peak is a hard hike in Wyoming's Bridger-Teton National Forest, within the Greys River Ranger District. The trail is an out-and-back that climbs from a low point of about 6,945 feet to a high of 9,726 feet, with a total gain of about 6,101 feet over roughly 10.7 miles. The steepest stretch comes at about 1.4 miles in, where the grade reaches 36 percent. The route is open year-round, and the Forest Service manages the land. The Little Greys River Trailhead is the parking for the trip, and the hike is rated hard. Bikes and horses are both allowed on the natural-surface trail. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Darwin run to highs around 72°F in July, with lows near 35°F. That station sits about 1,500 feet below the peak, so temperatures on top run cooler. Nearby, the Deadman Peak Blowdown Bypass and the Hoback Headwaters Waytrail are both within about 3 miles. Moose Flat Campground, about 6 miles away, and Deer Creek Cabin, about 9.5 miles away, offer places to stay.
Local outfitters
- Greys River Cove21 mi away
- The Virginian RV Park32 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
- Deadman Peak Blowdown BypassHiking2.2 mi
- Hoback Headwaters WaytrailHiking2.7 mi
- Deadman Peak TrailHiking2.8 mi
- Telephone Pass TrailHiking3.4 mi
- Moose Flat CampgroundCamping6.2 mi
- Meadows CabinCamping7.5 mi
McCain CabinCampingPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain7.8 mi- Deer Creek Cabin (wy)Camping9.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- Deadman Peak Blowdown BypassHiking · ~4 min drive
- Hoback Headwaters WaytrailHiking · ~5 min drive
- Deadman Peak TrailHiking · ~5 min drive
- BLIND BULL/HORSE CREEKHiking · ~10 min drive
- Telephone Pass/Blind TrailHiking · ~6 min drive
- Pickle PassHiking · ~7 min drive
- Telephone Pass TrailHiking · ~6 min drive
- Covey CutoffHiking · ~14 min drive
- Roosevelt Meadows TrailHiking · ~7 min drive
- Cliff Creek PassHiking · ~7 min drive
Best time to visit Deadman Peak
Best months: June–August. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
26° / -6°
9 wet
Feb
29° / -4°
9 wet
Mar
36° / 5°
10 wet
Apr
43° / 16°
10 wet
May
54° / 26°
11 wet
Jun
64° / 32°
10 wet
Jul
72° / 35°
8 wet
Aug
71° / 34°
9 wet
Sep
62° / 28°
8 wet
Oct
48° / 19°
8 wet
Nov
35° / 6°
9 wet
Dec
25° / -5°
10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Darwin Rch, WY, 37.3 mi away at 8,190 ft. The station sits about 1,500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
