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North Cascades National Park hiking guide

Copper Ridge Trail

A 12.7-mile point-to-point with 9,400 ft of climbing in Ross Lake & Diablo Lake, rated extreme.

Copper Ridge Trail, North Cascades National Park
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Key facts

Length
12.7 mi (20.4 km)
Elevation gain
9,400 ft (2,867 m)
Route type
Point to point
Difficulty
Extreme
Area
Ross Lake & Diablo Lake

About Copper Ridge Trail

This high route follows a rare stretch of ridgeline inside the park, with a lookout at its crest. When the clouds clear, the views stretch across surrounding peaks and valleys, and wildflowers often line the way. Hikers can link up with the Chilliwack River Trail for a loop past old growth forest and backcountry camps at Egg Lake and Copper Lake. Overnight stays need a backcountry permit, which can be hard to get during busy periods.

Route map

Route map of Copper Ridge Trail in North Cascades National Park2 miN
StartFinishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Nearby in Ross Lake & Diablo Lake

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