Big Indian
A trailed ascent over varied terrain. A handful of stream crossings. And a super-short bushwhack to the summit. This is a good mountain for adventurous families.
Peak Details
Height: 3,699ft (1,127m)
Range: Southern Catskills
Level: Moderate
Scenic: No/Low
Trail Type: Partially Trailed
Canister: Yes
Big Indian Hiking Trails & Hikes
Fir & Big Indian
This long hike mixes beautiful Catskills trails and fun water crossings with a long bushwhack section over two substantial mountain peaks.
Hike Big Indian & Fir via Biscuit Brook
This was one of my earliest mountain hikes and by far my longest hike at the time. In the shin-deep snow, I found it extremely tiring. However, after another year in the hills, with much stronger legs, I would now class this as a moderate hike — which seems to suggest: one’s experience hiking depends on one’s hiking experience.
Big Indian Topography
Summit Forecast: Big Indian
The page URL below shows the weather at Big Indian’s summit for the next six days.
If a foreacast for a peak is not directly available, this page may display a link to a nearby location.
https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Big-Indian-Mountain-New-York/forecasts/1131
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