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1.6 miles
Distance
250 ft
Climb
-258 ft
Descent
00:21:49
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
912 ft
Altitude min
959 ft
Altitude max
945 ft
Altitude start
937 ft
Altitude end
-0.095%
Grade
-24.317%
Grade max
26.307%
Grade min
3,885 ft
Distance climb
3,848 ft
Distance down
849 ft
Distance flat
00:21:49
Avg time

Copper Head Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Perry Lake State Park
    Meriden, Kansas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #134293 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #341032 in Trail Running
    • #354259 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #94 in Mountain Biking · Kansas [+]
    • #268 in Trail Running
    • #306 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This difficult 2.2-mile section between the service road and the abandoned asphalt camp road in Grasshopper Point campground includes lots of rocky off camber terrain.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Copper Head located?
      Copper Head is located in Perry Lake State Park, Meriden, Kansas, United States. It is part of the Perry Lake State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.1734, -95.46961.
      ▼ How hard is Copper Head?
      Copper Head is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.095%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Copper Head?
      Copper Head has 250 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 258 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 912 ft to 959 ft.
      ▼ Is Copper Head a point to point trail?
      Copper Head is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Copper Head?
      Copper Head is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Copper Head?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Copper Head. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Copper Head? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Copper Head are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Copper Head?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 30 minutes to ride Copper Head. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Copper Head?
      Copper Head is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 89 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 82 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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