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2.9 miles
Distance
2,274 ft
Climb
-54 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
2,219 ft
Altitude change
4,479 ft
Altitude min
4,479 ft
Altitude start
6,699 ft
Altitude end
14.5%
Grade
-26.5%
Grade max
53.4%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
974 ft
Distance down
351 ft
Distance flat
Copper Pass Details
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Riding AreaLake Chelan Sawtooth Wilderness
Twisp, Washington -
Ref Number#426
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Local Popularity85 in Hiking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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OSM Way
The trail from Gilbert Trailhead passes through avalanche chutes and subalpine forest with large spruce trees for the first 2.2 miles. The last mile before the pass, crosses open basins with scattered stands of subalpine forest. The upper basin can hold snow into July. The upper Copper Basin is scenic. From the pass there are fine views of Stiletto Peak, Gilbert Mountain, and Kangaroo Ridge. The trail from the Pacific Crest Trail side is seldom maintained. Impassable for stock. This route is recommended for experienced backcountry travelers only as trail may be faint and hard to follow in places. This is a good hike for experienced backcountry travelers who are looking for isolation. The eastern portion of this trail is not recommended for stock as the trail is very rocky for stock east of Copper Pass.
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6 Months
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- 13 miles avg distance
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Directions to copper-pass trailhead
(48.465230, -120.608560)
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Nearby Trails
- Crescent Mine 2 miles
- North Creek Trail 3 miles
- Twisp Pass Trail 3 miles
- Twisp River Trail 3 miles
- Stiletto Lake Trail 4 miles
Lake Chelan Sawtooth Wilderness
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Frequently Asked Questions About Copper Pass
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Where is Copper Pass located?
Copper Pass is located in Lake Chelan Sawtooth Wilderness, Twisp, Washington, United States. It is part of the Lake Chelan Sawtooth Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.46523, -120.60856.
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How hard is Copper Pass?
Copper Pass is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 14.5%.
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What is the elevation gain for Copper Pass?
Copper Pass has 2,274 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 54 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,479 ft to 6,698 ft.
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Is Copper Pass a point to point trail?
Copper Pass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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