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4,252 ft
Distance
124 ft
Climb
-145 ft
Descent
00:08:16
Avg time
-20 ft
Altitude change
524 ft
Altitude min
572 ft
Altitude max
562 ft
Altitude start
541 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-22.9%
Grade max
19.2%
Grade min
1,565 ft
Distance climb
1,457 ft
Distance down
1,227 ft
Distance flat
00:08:16
Avg time

Upper Copperhead Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Whiskey Run Trails
    Coos Bay, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #76367 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #108224 in E-Biking
    • #81388 in Trail Running
    • #115649 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #766 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #659 in E-Biking
    • #1,397 in Trail Running
    • #1,743 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Coos County Forest

The upper section of Copperhead Road which is accessible from the eastern side of Meadow Skipper. This trail climbs and descends into the newly logged section of Beaver Hill Road. Use Upper Copperhead Road to access Wing and a Prayer and Tumbler.

Access Info

Upper section of Copperhead Road is accessed from the eastern section of Meadow Skipper. If climbing from Copperhead Road, take Meadow Skipper in a counter-clockwise direction and you'll see the continuation of Copperhead Road which leads back into the woods.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 79 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 564 rides
  • Last: Jul 4, 2026
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Upper Copperhead... Trail Reports

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Jul 9, 2026 @ 9:17pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 9, 2026
Weed whacked by AYA. Branches/blackberries cut back as well.
Jun 18, 2026 @ 1:33pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 18, 2026
Watch out for some thorny blackberry branches
Jun 15, 2026 @ 10:32am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 15, 2026
May 23, 2026 @ 12:25pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 23, 2026
Copperhead brushed to the top of Loam
May 17, 2026 @ 4:24pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 17, 2026
Brushed Copperhead from where it climbs out of the trees, to the top of Gnome.
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Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
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      0:58 | 152 | Jan 29, 2025 , Coos Bay

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Copperhead Road located?
      Upper Copperhead Road is located in Whiskey Run Trails, Coos Bay, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Whiskey Run Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.22012, -124.33771.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Copperhead Road?
      Upper Copperhead Road is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Copperhead Road?
      Upper Copperhead Road has 124 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 145 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 524 ft to 572 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Copperhead Road a point to point trail?
      Upper Copperhead Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Copperhead Road?
      Upper Copperhead Road is 4,252 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Copperhead Road?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Copperhead Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Copperhead Road?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Copperhead Road are:
      • August (60 activities)
      • July (50 activities)
      • June (36 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Copperhead Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Copperhead Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Copperhead Road?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Upper Copperhead Road. The trail is 4,252 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Copperhead Road?
      Upper Copperhead Road is a very popular trail. There have been 2,180 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,537 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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