Copper Ridge Trail
- 14.2 mi
- round trip
- 11,050 ft
- climb
- 6,287 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Copper Ridge Trail open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in North Cascades National Park. It doesn't name Copper Ridge Trail, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).
Cascade River Road Closed for the Winter Season
Park closure covering North Cascades National Park · NPS · North Cascades National Park
Fire Closures - Trail, Area, and Camp Closures
Park closure covering North Cascades National Park · NPS · North Cascades National Park
Hozomeen Gate Remains Closed
Park closure covering North Cascades National Park · NPS · North Cascades National Park
Be Aware of Break-ins along State Route 20
Park alert covering North Cascades National Park · NPS · North Cascades National Park
Diablo Lake Boat Launch Inaccessible to Powerboats
Park alert covering North Cascades National Park · NPS · North Cascades National Park
As of · Source: NPS · North Cascades National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Copper Ridge Trail is an out-and-back hike in Washington's North Cascades National Park, set within the Stephen Mather Wilderness. The route is rated expert, and it covers about 14 miles with a total elevation gain and loss of roughly 11,000 feet. The high point on the trail reaches about 6,287 feet, and the climb is most intense in the middle of the route. The trail begins at an elevation of about 5,557 feet and is a full-day effort that pairs well with an overnight base. Egg Lake Camp Access sits just 0.3 miles away and is the natural choice for a place to camp. The National Park Service manages the land, and there is no fee to enter. The Chilliwack Trail and the Hannegan Peak Trail are both within about 2.4 miles, and paddlers can reach the Chilliwack River about 2.6 miles from the trail. Mt. Shuksan, a climbing area, is about 7 miles away.
Local outfitters
- WHATCOM MEADOWS41 mi away
- Lutherwood Camp & Retreat Center46 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Egg Lake Camp AccessHikingPhoto: Ilya Katsnelson, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)0.3 mi
Chilliwack TrailHikingPhoto: Ilya Katsnelson, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)2.3 mi- Hannegan Peak TrailHiking2.4 mi
- Chilliwack RiverCanoeing2.6 mi
- Pass CreekCanoeing4.5 mi
- Mt. ShuksanRock climbing7 mi
- Baker CragsRock climbing8.9 mi
Silver Fir CampgroundCampingPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain9.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Egg Lake Camp AccessHiking · Next doorPhoto: Ilya Katsnelson, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Chilliwack TrailHiking · ~4 min drivePhoto: Ilya Katsnelson, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Lone Jack TrailHiking · ~12 min drivePhoto: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)
TOMYHOI LAKEHiking · ~15 min drivePhoto: Nwcamera1, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Gargett Mine TrailHiking · ~16 min drivePhoto: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)
SILESIA CREEKHiking · ~13 min drivePhoto: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)
Bagley Lakes TrailHiking · ~16 min drivePhoto: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)
High Pass TrailHiking · ~15 min drivePhoto: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)
Wild Goose TrailHiking · ~17 min drivePhoto: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)
Tomyhoi Lake TrailHiking · ~15 min drivePhoto: Nwcamera1, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)