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Hike Trail

Copper Ridge Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
A great moderate trail with a couple views at gasline crossings.
2.3
mi
Distance
369
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsSpringViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Parking at Old Fort Fonta Flora Trailhead near middle of trail at seperate access trail. No parking at either end, but you could park at the Old Fort Picnic area on the west end of the trail and rxh the road about 0.3 miles to the TH on Old US 70.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.27mi
Distance
369ft
Elevation Gain
529ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
1,880ft
High Point
1,498ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Brandon Thrower