Dead Indian Trailhead
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October 27th, 2026
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This trailhead is located across State Highway 296 from Dead Indian Campground. The trail climbs along Dead Indian Creek, through the Absaroka Wilderness, across Dead Indian Meadows, and up to the summit of Dead Indian Peak. Corrals are available at the trailhead. Maximum spur 32 feet. From Cody, travel north on State Highway 120 for 16 miles. Turn left (west) on Chief Joseph Scenic Highway (State Highway 296). Travel west about 16 miles to the trailhead, located to the left of the Highway. Be advised, steep switchbacks.
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GPS 44.74969, -109.42136
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Nearby places
- Dead Indian Campground Campground (Paid Public) 0.3 mi
- Sunlight Creek Picnic Site Hiking Trail 1.1 mi
- Sunlight Basin Wildlife Habitat Management Area Wildlife Area 6.1 mi
- Sunlight Rangers Cabin Campground (Paid Public) 6.7 mi
- Hogan and Luce Campground Campground (Free Public) 8.5 mi
- Little Sunlight Campground Dispersed Camping 8.6 mi
- Clarks Fork Boat Launch Boat Ramp 9.5 mi
- Lodgepole Trailhead Trailhead 13 mi
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