Copper Lakes Trail

Montana

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6.7 mi

Distance

3,187 ft

Gain

3h 37m

Time

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 12 h ago · oldest 12 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    9 active alerts in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest; most severe: Pallet Prohibition Order Butte Ranger District

    USFSPosted Jan 31, 2025 · checked 12 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 60°F / low 41°F, 0% precip — 96/100 for hike

    OpenWeather12 h ago

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Why you'll love it

Through-trail
Big climb
Out & back

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Copper Lakes Trail

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Elevation & route

Distance
6.7 mi
Elevation gain
3,187 ft
Elevation loss
3,187 ft
Highest point
8,150 ft
Lowest point
5,858 ft
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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service
Dogs
unknown
Bikes
no

About this trail

Copper Lakes Trail is a 13.46-mile out-and-back route in Montana with 3,187 feet of elevation gain and loss, reaching a maximum elevation of 8,150 feet. The trail ascends and descends the same path, offering a challenging round-trip experience through high-altitude terrain.

Facts about this trail

The climb

Starts at
5,858 ft
High point
8,150 ft
Total climbing
3,187 ft
Total descent
3,187 ft
Steepest stretch
26% grade around mile 0.5 on the way out
Length (round trip)
14 mi
Shape
Out and back

Most of the climbing comes early, so the second half is easier.

Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)

Where it is

Managed by
Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest as of Oct 10, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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Copper Court RV Park

Hiking business nearby (~21 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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