Recreation area

Copper Creek Trailhead

Rio Grande National Forest · Colorado — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

This high altitude trailhead sits at the end of Middle Creek Road 524.  The facility consists of a turnaround loop, parking lot and trailhead signing.  The trail from here soon enters the Weminuche Wilderness on Copper Ridge.

Activities

  • HIKING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.