Copper Creek #983

The Copper Creek Trail #983 begins at the Copper Creek Trailhead and provides access to Copper Lake. This trail enters the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. Judd Falls is a popular site along the trail. After approximately 4.5 miles the trail intersects with the Conundrum Trail #981 which travels onto the White River National Forest and the Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness where it becomes Conundrum Trail #1981 and continues on toward Aspen.

General Information

June - October

A permit is required for overnight stays in Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Overnight Permit Zones. This permit must be acquired in advance at recreation.gov.
For all other overnight trips to the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, registration is required at the trailhead.

Wilderness restrictions apply.
Open to Hiking and Horseback only.

Getting There

Elevation

11,400

Directions

Copper Creek Trailhead:

From Crested Butte, follow the Gothic Road, FSR #317 for approximately 6 miles to the intersection with FSR #317.3A. There is a parking area at this intersection, two-wheeled drive vehicles will need to park here. High clearance/4WD vehicles can continue on FSR #317.3A for an additional half mile to the Copper Creek Trailhead.