Dry Copper Creek Road/FS 2451-100

Total Miles
8.3

Elevation

766.13 ft

Duration

3 Hours

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

This is the perfect getaway! This trail is a steady climb on loose gravel for most of the trip. There are no real "obstacles" for the 4WD enthusiast, but there are fallen trees, low overhanging trees, rock slides, and washed-out trenches in the trail. For the most part, this can be done with a high clearance 2WD vehicle with good tires or some AWD vehicles. Numerous rock slide areas with sharp shale rock can cut your tires. You will find multiple pull-outs and camp spots with rock-lined fire pits made along the route, but 3 great spots stand out and are marked with waypoints. The trail follows along a ledge, with a very steep, long drop-off! You can't see most of it through the thick trees, but it may make some people a little squeamish. The trail is closed in the winter, and there's no cell service on the route.

Photos of Dry Copper Creek Road/FS 2451-100

Dry Copper Creek Road/FS 2451-100
Dry Copper Creek Road/FS 2451-100

Difficulty

Due to the overgrowth of a large portion of the trail, there are narrow areas with poor visibility. The trail was mapped in the spring while there was still snow and some downed trees.

Technical Rating

3

Access Description

The trail is easy to find. From Highway 101, follow the signs for Lake Cushman (Highway 119). You will follow this to the "T" intersection, turn left, and follow the signs to Staircase. The road turns to gravel soon after the intersection. About 6 miles in, you will see the bridge across the top of Lake Cushman. There will be a sign showing Staircase straight ahead, and Dry Copper Creek Trailhead to the Left. Turn left and this is the start of the trail.

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