Second Beach February 23, 2019. If you have choice, I would highly recommend Silesia. Once back at the Hannegan Pass, we dropped the packs and made the short 1 mile side-trip up to Hannegan Peak. I am having a hard time with a decision for a backpacking trip Oct. 8-10th, 3 days. Copper Ridge Loop is a 36 mile permitted loop in North Cascades National park. Once again we had a lazy start, and spent the morning going up to the beautiful Tapto lakes. It took us about three hours. We took the only remaining one, set way in the back, and had an early dinner next to creek in front of the camp. After a while, we caught a glimpse of the lookout cabin. There are only three camp locations on the ridge itself: Copper Lake, Egg Lake, and Silesia, where we were staying. After going down through open meadows for a mile you reach Boundary Camp, aptly named because it sits on the edge of the North Cascades National Park. I had pre-sealed the cheese in a vacuum packed bag, and so we dumped it in the Chilliwack for 20 minutes to get a nice chilled block of cheese before cracking the bag and chowing down. Almost immediately after leaving Indian Creek, you cross a few rivers. The plan was to get as far as the pass but stopped an Hannnegan camp meadow because of deep snow on the trail. Trail Name: Copper Ridge Loop / North Cascades Loops. Start out from the popular Hannegan Pass trailhead, climbing gently for 3.7 miles to a junction for Hannegan Camp. Road Road suitable for all vehicles. I always wonder what it would be like to weather a big storm inside one – with thunder and lightening crashing all around you high in the mountains. Now, you will begin to have great views across the Chilliwack river basin below you, and towards Mineral Mt., and Easy Ridge, both covered in ice and snow. If you haven’t reserved a permit for the Copper Ridge months in advance, you can still snag one of the small number of “walk-in permits” but only if you show up at the ranger station in Glacier in person on the day before your departure (you can also show up the day of the departure, but chances are low anything will be left by then). ft. single-family home is a 4 bed, 3.0 bath property. From here on, the trail goes mostly through the forest until you reach the top of Copper Ridge, with the exception of Whatcom Pass which tops out above tree line. We were tucked up in bed by 8pm and ready for the next day. "You'll love copper lake", she said, "It's very pretty down there.". Below the deep forested valley, with the Chilliwack River rushing through it. It was fine as long as you kept moving, at it was not too bad on the ridge itself which was higher and cooler. 3012 E Copper Ridge Loop , Billings, MT 59106-2227 is currently not for sale. Print. Trail Conditions Trail in good condition. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. Trip Report: I had decided a North Cascades trip would be ideal for this year's backpack. At 17.9 miles is the low point, elevation 2225. Trip Report By. thanks. We did not take it but it sounds well worth it if you were just doing a day-hike to the pass. Shin Splints on the Trail vol.1. I’m just fascinated by the northwest in general and I really need to go. wow the Cascades look amazing. This is one of the most beautiful sections of the loop, and hence one of the most beautiful trails in the world. Snow Snow free. Hike this crown of North Cascades National Park, Washington. Although there were a couple of large ones, it wasn’t nearly as bad as everyone made it sound, and we also ran into a couple of trail crews working hard on the cleanup. Our doubts were probably reinforced by the fact that the day started up with a brutal climb up — more than 2500 feet up in a few miles in an endless series of switchbacks before you finally reach the ridge. Moderate A backpacker enters a sunny spot on the Chilliwack River Trail. The one on the left is more tucked into the trees. Copper Ridge from Mapcarta, the free map. On the first day we left the car park (3100') and took the gentle path along Ruth Creek towards the pass. This would be a worthwhile day hike destination if you don’t have the time or the luck getting a permit for the full loop. Tip: plan to be at the Glacier Public Service center early! The amount of time you take to complete the loop will depend on your hiking ability, and which campsites you are able to get permits for. Saw a bear on the trail preparing for the summer. View 36 photos of this 4 bed, 3 bath, 4014 sqft. Washington's North Cascade's Copper Ridge Loop. Soon after, we reach the split to the Whatcom pass. Finally the trail arrived at the first crossing of the Chilliwack River. As we arrived, we were greeted by a few marmots hanging out on the rocks, but other than their occasional whistle had complete solitude while we hung out for a good hour. Sweeping 360 degree panoramic views of amazing rugged peaks in the cascade range. I was wondering if you would add it to your links page. The 2,680 sq. We are set to plan the loop as our daughter’s first venture in an organized bc trip. But hey — it’s something different and fun, even though I ended up with a blister on my hands from pulling myself an my pack up. Reply. See all available apartments for rent at Copper Ridge Luxury Woodbury Townhome! Reviews (830) 885-6951. Brett, 20mm upstand from wings. I went down to the lake to fill up our water. Trail Info; Trailhead; Literature; Pictures (0) Hike Reports Nearby Hikes; You'll need to plan your trip and have some flexibility, as the campsites here require reservations with the National Park office. But my poor sweet legs. if it were aug i think i’d vote for copper – but given the date – i think the enchantments will be more of an epic . The ridge does live up to its reputation and more. Awesome site! There is a short (1 mile, +1000 ft) side-trip here to Hannegan Peak – with reportedly spectacular views. From Mapcarta, the free map. We started the hike on an overcast day, having come out of a period of several days of rain, but warm clear days in the forecast. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. It is the only one of the three where you have views of the North Cascades from the camp site. This strenuous loop trip combines the best of North Cascades terrain: a rare ridge walk with expansive mountain views, and one of the finest old growth forested hikes in the park, along a salmon river. The view from up top is very nice, sort of a poor-mans version of the Copper Ridge. They worked really well – it took seconds to fill the container with water and about 1/2 hr for the tabs to be effective. Within the first 10 minutes of hiking, you are rewarded with incredible views and waterfall cascading down the mountain side. That way we wouldn’t need the permit for the actually Copper Ridge until several days out. The Copper Ridge Loop in the North Cascades is a classic backpacking route with epic climbs (over 8,000 feet of elevation gain), mountain lakes and streams, stellar alpine scenery, and even a self-propelled cable car river crossing. Wow great adventure and nice update! We started the hike in Mt. She was very happy and friendly. We thought we were in excellent shape for getting a permit, but as soon as we walked in, the ranger informed us that there were no permits available for the ridge until Friday (this was on a Tuesday morning). That way we wouldn’t need the permit for the actually Copper Ridge until several days out. Sometimes the meadows are flat, sometimes the path hugs meadows that fall steeply down towards the valley deep below (where we spent the first couple of days). Note that we ran into one small stream during the way up, so make sure you carry enough drinking water. By 9am, the best ones are gone. Another person told us to climb up the steep boulder filled slopes. Experience the variety offered by the North Cascades: high mountain ridges with spectacular views, a remote river valley, and even a self-propelled cable car river crossing. After reaching the Hannegan campsite, two hours into the hike or so, you quickly reach the Hannegan pass itself. We had heard a lot of conflicting information on how to get there. pnwhikes > North Cascades > Mount Baker. Excited not only for the delicious food, but also for the fact that we just ate almost a pound and a half of weight from our packs . Redoubt, Whatcom Peak and Mt. It seemed to get worse towards the end of the hike, after a couple of warm sunny days, when the swarms got to be near-biblical. This home was built in 2013 and last sold on for. This was the highest point of our trip. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. We sat and watched them for a while in awe of seeing these creatures so far out in the wilderness. 3 comments. Theresa got inspired by the meadows once in a while and broke out into choruses from the sound of music. Thanks again, and don’t hesitate to send more advice! We junked our trusty old water filter in favour of Katadyn MicroPur tabs. Permit Info: An overnight permit is required and camp sites are reserved on a first-come first-served basis. The views were still incredible, but slowly started to diminish and get hidden between groups of trees. One of them is to so-called “Salmon Run”. One person told us to bushwack up the creek next to the camp. By the end of the day we reached out first camp site: US Cabin. Copper Ridge loop This adventure is a tough 3 day hike in the Northern section of North Cascades National Park. It's like something out of a Patagonia catalog. Although fording was perfectly possible, we chose the cable car for variation and fun. We stopped for lunch on the other side and rested our pounded toes from the downhill. I have a website, mountainmanmadness.com also. Tip: plan to be at the Glacier Public Service center early! How to Pack Ultralight for the West Coast Trail in under 10lbs. … We'll it's certainly *doable*…" and glanced at us as if to say, "it's doable if you're insane and it's going to hurt a lot". Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. View 20 photos for 3004 W Copper Ridge Loop, Billings, MT 59106 a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,443 Sq. Heck with our old filter, it too about that long to pump two liters of water. hiked, actually bushwacked, from canada and connected with the trail. At 8.1 miles arrive at Silesia Camp with no water. We had cheese and crackers for lunch. The hike described in this web page is about 33.6 miles and more than 8.000 ft. elevation gain. Returning after many years..I was the last USFS lookout in 1967 before the North Cascades Park was formed. As we hiked down from the Copper Ridge back to the split, we enjoyed the last views. But they come with a price. If you are thinking of camping in this area, go for Silesia. My dad and I hiked the Copper Ridge Loop (with a side trip to Whatcom Pass) in the North Cascades National Park. in Woodbury, MN. The final switchbacks to the pass were nowhere to be seen. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from July until September. great info on the copper ridge loop. Don't forget to click on the thumbnails to see larger images! Here's a picture of the blueberries and a bear-pole at boundary camp: The ridge rolls up and down through meadows of delicate flowers and the views become overwhelming. Hannegan Pass has great views and is an open meadow area. The Copper Ridge loop trail is an American classic, tucked right beneath the Canadian border, in the North Cascades National Park. We opted to do the trip in three days and two nights over Labor Day weekend. We had forgotten that the people who had gotten their walk-in permit several days before were still on the trail, so it actually made sense. At boundary camp, we took a left turn and started the slow long climb out of the basin up onto the ridge. I love rangers huts. The 2,728 sq. A small price to pay. From here, the way climbs steeply through old growth forest, with some switchbacks for another 1.5 miles, before reaching clearing on top of Copper Ridge, around 7 miles in. Copper Ridge/Chilliwack River Backpack North Cascades National Park September 5th-9th, 2008 **Submit your photos/comments to romick1@comcast.net *Roy McCormick *Mike Baum. In July 2019, my brother and I backpacked the Copper Ridge Loop with a side trip to Whatcom Pass in North Cascades National Park. Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. We took our time getting down to enjoy the scenery, but still it took longer than we expected to finally reach the marked split to Egg Lake which is a couple of hundred feet below. There's no water, and you'll have to trek all the way down to egg lake to get your supplies for the evening. Eventually the trail crosses a boulder field and then a second boulder field with snow and ice remnants even in early September. Change ), https://www.flickr.com/photos/brijsman/albums/72157671619780672, Follow Hiking and Coding on WordPress.com, Day 1: Trailhead to US Cabin (10.2 miles), Day 2: US Cabin to Whatcom Pass (7.2 miles) + side trip to Tapto Lakes, Day 3: Whatcom Pass to Indian Creek (8.1 miles), Day 4; Indian Creek to Silesia (11.4 miles), Day 5: Silesia to Trailhead (8.2 miles) + side trip to Hannegan peak. Boundary is a popular first stop for people packing heavy loads, so they can day-hike to the ridge. How disappointing that must have been. You should be able to find some water trickles here to fill up your water bottles. Thanks for putting this info on the web. Required fields are marked *. This is also where the worst of the flies start. Read About these trails in our Hiking Guide Copper … #proposed Lot 12 Copper Ridge Drive, West Kelowna, BC, V4T 2X3 - Photos, Videos & More! Stay left, to continue clockwise on the loop, to Copper Ridge. With renewed vigor to check out the hut, we barreled up the 1000' ft climb in no time at all, arriving at Copper Mountain Lookout, (10.2mi, 6260'). Copper Ridge Loop is a challenging 34-mile journey including a high fire tower boasting incredible views, a gorgeous alpine lake and a tranquil river teeming with sockeye salmon. From here on you need permits to camp. we went in first week of june and there was quite a bit of snow before hannigan pass. After hanging at the look out for a while, we started the decent into Copper Lake, (11.4mi, 6075'). If you turn right, there is a clear trail that goes for a half mile or so before it peters out, with fantastic views of Challenger Glacier. Copper Ridge Luxury Woodbury Townhome! Once you reach the lookout, which is a cute little house perched on top of a rock, your view suddenly explodes into a full 360 degree panorama. Next is the big drop - from the high point of this loop to the low point. Fortunately, a) it was more of a trickle and only two feet deep at best and b) 20 yards upstream we found a fallen tree and were able to cross with dry feet. I want to thank you for your web description info. Black bears are common in the area. Skyline Lake January 10, 2019. This home was built in 2015 and last sold on 10/5/2020 for. There are three sites, only one of which has a nice view. Then she looked at our packs and was surprised how little we were carrying. When I did it in September it was the first time I had seen the trail without snow . I already have your site on my links page and was hoping if you would return the favor. We packed out and began a gentle stroll along the meadowy ridge for another 4 miles. Just came back.from a July 1 dayhike. She seemed relieved and went back to smiling. i was still in runners. 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