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

orange canister affixed to tree trunk

Fir & Big Indian

This long hike mixes beautiful Catskills trails and fun water crossings with a long bushwhack section over two substantial mountain peaks.

stream in snow

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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