Show all routes Trad Sport Toprope Boulder Ice Aid Mixed Alpine L … At 1.3 miles the trail branches and ascends to the ridge crest separating Copper and Elk Creek watersheds. The trail turns into an easy to follow foot/animal trail, which descends into a tributary of Copper Creek. Look for the Aspen Trail #48 or Forest Road 9401L signs on the left (south) side of Copper Basin Road. At 1.3 miles will be the 10-15 foot waterfall. The trails wind through a scenic mixed hardwood forest and offers some nice views of the reservoir. The Copper Creek Trail is the most scenic of the trails that climbs out of Kings Canyon, with some excellent views of the canyon itself in the first few miles, then some fine alpine woodland, and finally the high country. The bus schedule can be found here Avoid the hassle of parking and take the bus straight from town. Free Bus. Highlight. The Mount Tahoma Trails Association, a non-profit organization, operates over fifty miles of cross country ski and snowshoe trails and a system of huts for day and overnight use near Ashford, just west of … Yes, there really is a hut on the Copper Creek Hut trail and it’s open to the public! At 0.2 miles the trail passes the Brown Mule mine site, then continues to follow Copper Creek canyon to the abandoned Apex Mine site at 1.4 miles. To reach the trailhead, drive down Cooper Creek Road till you reach the end. Climbing Area Map. You’ll be 3 miles from North Carolina Highway 19. 19 reviews of Copper Creek Falls Trail - Restricted Access "WHOA!! Open from sunrise to sunset, this picturesque trail to Copper Falls can be enjoyed all day long. Park at the signed Copper Creek lot on the right side . You will see this small triangle little area and just park along the side. The only caveat is that it's not a bona fide round trip. Map. What a super great and fun trail to go hiking on! To get to the parking spots, you will find a small area to pull off into just before you pull into the town on San Elijo Hills. You enter at the Copper Creek Trailhead and get popped out at the Lewis Creek Trailhead, with around a 6 mile stretch connecting the two via the 180 highway. There is an upper parking lot area accessible by SUV another .5 miles up the trail. The area is open daily, year-round. Of course, you can always park a car at the latter trailhead or suck it up and walk the 6 miles. Like Board Creek, following the creek bottom is much easier than cross country. During wet weather conditions the trails can get very muddy (even after a little rain) and can take anywhere from a few days or longer to dry out. Park activities and facilities include: hiking, fishing, horseback riding, and restrooms.Through not groomed, the trails through the park are open for cross country skiing. The Mountain Express bus runs to the Copper Lake trailhead daily. 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