About this campground
The Copper Creek Trail #983 begins at the Copper Creek Trailhead and provides access to Copper Lake. This trail enters the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. Judd Falls is a popular site along the trail. After approximately 4.5 miles the trail intersects with the Conundrum Trail #981 which travels onto the White River National Forest and the Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness where it becomes Conundrum Trail #1981 and continues on toward Aspen.
Getting there
Copper Creek Trailhead: From Crested Butte, follow the Gothic Road, FSR #317 for approximately 6 miles to the intersection with FSR #317.3A. There is a parking area at this intersection, two-wheeled drive vehicles will need to park here. High clearance/4WD vehicles can continue on FSR #317.3A for an additional half mile to the Copper Creek Trailhead.
Activities
- HIKING
- HORSEBACK RIDING
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