Park Butte
1 week ago
Trail is snow-covered at times
6 this month · 93 reports
Copper Ridge
North Cascades
updated 1 month ago
HOOK: Fall colors are beautiful! Lots of reds and golds.
The trail to Copper Ridge from Hannegan Pass trailhead is currently in good condition, with no reported snow as of October 7. The fall colors are reportedly beautiful, with reds and golds noted on October 7. The road to the trailhead is described as rough but passable in places October 7 and suitable for all vehicles in others. Parking was available at the trailhead as of September 18. Mice have been reported as a nuisance at the trailhead, with instances of chewed items and droppings found in cars October 7. The Copper Mountain Lookout itself is closed for the season.
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Mice are a noted nuisance at the Hannegan Pass trailhead, with reports of them chewing into items and leaving droppings in cars from October 7 and October 7. Bears have been reported in the general area, with multiple sightings mentioned in reports from September 8 and September 18, though some hikers did not see any.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Older1 month ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
My friend and I backpacked from the Hannegan Trailhead to a basecamp at Egg Lake, then day hiked up to the Copper Mountain Fire Lookout on day 2. We intended to stay an extra night at Egg, but the wea...
Older1 month ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Almost one week ago I had the opportunity to backpack with one of my favorite fellow hikers. We had a permit for Egg Lake camp, which is up past Hannegan camp in the North Cascades. Our first day feat...
Older1 month ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Previous trip report covered Hannegan Pass/Peak, after which had summited as a side trip, continued on to Copper Ridge, overnight camped at Egg Lake, sunrise hike to Copper Mountain Lookout, then all ...
Older1 month ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
We did a 14.7 mile out-and-back trail run starting from Hannegan Pass trailhead at 9am on Friday 9/18. There was plenty of parking available at the trailhead with the nicest vault toilet and shelter ...
Older2 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
First off: For anyone getting walk-up or reserved permits in the national park, don’t make the same mistake I did! Read all your emails, in full, and check the North Cascades website! This year, Glaci...
Older2 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Averyrushed Copper Ridge loop, counterclockwise, in 2 days / 1 night.Don't be like me and savor the loop! Remember, mileage doesn't equate the same in the North Cascades.Most people do the loop in 2-3...
Older3 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Day hiked to the lookout and back, ~20 miles round trip, about 4600 feet cumulative elevation gain. 10 hours, 53 minutes car to car, with 40 minutes spent by the lookout. What a great hike, to travers...
Older3 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Hiked in and set up camp at Silesia before continuing along the ridge to the fire lookout (and a bit beyond, to get a peak of Copper Lake).Road Conditions.Rd 32 was unpaved, but in good condition with...
Older4 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Beautiful hike from Hannegan Pass TH to the Copper Ridge lookout. The trail is GREAT shape (and saw a group of wonderful folks doing work on the trail as well). Just a few trees blown down between Bou...
Older4 months ago
North Cascades > Mount Baker Area
Just completed a 3 day trip over Hannegan Pass to Copper Ridge. June 20-22.Day 1: Hannegan Pass Trailhesd to Hannegan Camp. 4 miles. The trail is in great shape. No snow and no obstacles on trail. S...