Oregon · Hiking

Kopetski

KopetskiPhoto: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)
2.7 mi
round trip
856 ft
climb
2,653 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Kopetski open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Detroit Ranger District. It doesn't name Kopetski, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Detroit Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Kopetski is an easy out-and-back hike in the Detroit Ranger District of Oregon's Willamette National Forest, about 2.7 miles long with a total elevation gain of 856 feet. The trail starts at roughly 2,366 feet and reaches a high point of 2,653 feet, with the steepest stretch around the 1-mile mark, where the grade hits 18 percent. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail's natural surface and lack of accessibility make it a straightforward outing for hikers who prefer to stick to foot traffic. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 75°F with lows near 50°F. The station sits a few hundred feet lower than the trail, so temperatures on the higher part of the route run slightly cooler. The trip is estimated to take about 1.5 hours. The trail is open from June through October, and the Little North Santiam River paddling route lies just 0.2 miles away. Opal Creek Trail is 0.3 miles off, and Battle Ax Creek offers more paddling about 1.4 miles away. Elk Lake Campground is roughly 3.8 miles from the trail.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Kopetski

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      44° / 33°

    2. Feb

      46° / 33°

    3. Mar

      49° / 34°

    4. Apr

      54° / 36°

    5. May

      61° / 41°

    6. Jun

      66° / 45°

    7. Jul

      75° / 50°

    8. Aug

      75° / 51°

    9. Sep

      70° / 49°

    10. Oct

      56° / 42°

    11. Nov

      48° / 36°

    12. Dec

      42° / 33°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Scotts Mills 9 Se, OR, 17.5 mi away at 2,315 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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