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Copper Creek
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Copper Creek
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<p>This trailhead orientation panel shows a map and images of the Copper Creek Trail area.<br /> <br /> Copper Creek Trail is 10 miles one-way (20 miles round-trip) at a difficult incline. The trail travels through several aspen forests and meadows, ending at Granite Lake, a stop that offers beautiful vistas of Mount Hutchings, Goat Mountain, and Comb Spur. The first campsite along the trail is at 4 miles at Lower Tent Meadow. This is a hot, steep climb, so you may want to plan your hiking for early in the day or late in the evening.</p>
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