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Copper Glance Trail #519
This steep hike to an emerald green lake was significantly impacted by the 2018 McLeod Mt fire and will continue to be as the dead snags fall each season.
The first part of the trail follows the old jeep trail that provides access to the Copper Glance mining claimants. At 1.6 miles the jeep trail ends and Copper Glance Trail begins. The trail is steep and rocky in places and several streams must be forded. Not recommended for stock as an old bridge collapsed and there is not a good crossing for stock. Hikers need to use caution when crossing during high water.
From the mine, the trail crosses two meadows, beautifully flowered in early summer, before re-entering an intensely burned forest at 2.3 miles from the trailhead. After a short steep climb and trek through a boulder field, the unburnt lake basin is reached at 3.1 miles from the trailhead. Limited parking space at trailhead.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | For current conditions go to: http://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-notices Maintained annually after snow melts |
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| Fees: | No fee. Northwest Forest Pass not required. |
| Permit Info: | No permit required |
| Open Season: | Mid-July |
| Best Season: | August |
| Busiest Season: | August |
| Restrictions: | Certified weed free hay is required on National forestlands (processed grains are okay). |
| Closest Towns: | Winthrop, WA |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | No |
| Passes: | No pass required. |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Methow Valley Ranger District. 509-996-4000 |
General Information
Directions:From Winthrop drive north on Okanogan County Road 1213 (West Chewuch Rd) for 9 miles to Eightmile Ranch. Take a left onto Forest Service Road 5130 (Eightmile Creek Rd) and drive 13 miles to the signed trailhead.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Recreation areas with activity Mountain Biking: See additional information under Day Hiking.Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:Copper Glance is a high alpine lake surrounded by boulders and the craggy peaks of Isabella Ridge. Nice views of Eightmile drainage. Specific Difficulties: Steep and rocky in places, several streams must be forded. Bridge is gone making crossing difficult during high water. No good ford available for stock.
Backpacking
Recreation areas with activity Backpacking:Quick Links
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