Near Chopper Point
Nearing the end of balsamroot season, this past May.
Near Chopper Point
Lupine and Horselake Mountain

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Chopper Point

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Amazing views of Number 1 and 2 Canyons, Mission Ridge, and Horselake Mountain (but you'll have to earn it)!
0.4
mi
Distance
792
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.44mi
Distance
792ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
2,435ft
High Point
1,641ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This short route will connect you to the community trail that straddles the ridgeline between Number 1 and 2 Canyons (and eventually it somehow meets up with the Number 2 Canyon trails). The footing on this is very loose in most places, so a good set of shoes with aggressive tread are necessary, as well as some trekking poles for the way down. There is no set trail, per se, so just follow the weaves of trails that people have made up the spine (it's pretty self-explanatory).

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