Copper Creek is the trailhead for a 10-mile (one-way) climb from the Road's End area in Cedar Grove to Granite Lake. The route is hot and steep, passing through aspen groves and meadows.
Details
- Type
- Trailhead
- Accessibility
- Limited accessibility
Overview
The trailhead is in the Road's End area of Kings Canyon National Park. The Copper Creek Trail runs 10 miles one way (20 miles round trip) at a difficult grade, climbing through several aspen groves and meadows to Granite Lake. The lake gives views of Mount Hutchings, Goat Mountain, and Comb Spur.
Know Before You Go
This is a hot, steep climb, so plan to hike early in the day or late in the evening to avoid the heat. The first campsite is at Lower Tent Meadow, 4 miles in, which has a bear box. An overnight trip into this terrain requires a wilderness permit; check current permit requirements before you go.