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Colorado
Trail near Copper Lake
1.0 mi
Distance
254 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
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Quick trip — under 2 mi
Out & back
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Trail near Copper Lake
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 254 ft
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About this trail
Trail near Copper Lake is a short out-and-back hike in Colorado covering 0.96 miles with 254 feet of elevation gain. The route follows a straightforward path to and from the lake.
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