Copper Creek
0.4 mi
Distance
184 ft
Elev. Gain
14m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Copper Creek is a point-to-point trail in Gunnison National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Gunnison County, Colorado. It is 0.4 miles long and gains 184 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Mount Crested Butte, Colorado, about 6 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed Jun 15–Oct 15
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Mount Crested Butte, CO · about 6 mi away
- County:
- Gunnison County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Gunnison National Forest · United States Forest Service
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