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Lewis Ranch Uphill

Copper Mountain

Salida

A woodsy uphill route near the outskirts of Copper Mountain Resort.

Resort Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
2.9 km
Ascent
323 m
Descent
8 m
Low Point
3 km
High Point
3.3 km
Gradient
14˚
Lewis Ranch Uphill Map

This trail used to be the sole option for daytime uphill access at Copper, but they’ve recently opened more ski runs to uphill users, including a faster way to reach the Forest Service gate for Janet’s Cabin. So now this route through the cross-country trails and the woods simply makes a secluded alternative to uphilling on the busy resort ski runs.

Description

After snaking along the Nordic trails, it turns upward to cross a ski run and follow a flagged route through a few hundred feet of trees, eventually emerging at the top of Lumberjack lift. From there you can ski down West Ten Mile or another run to get back to West Village. You could also continue your uphill tour on Roundabout, or transition downhill via Clear Cut trail and go uphill on Soliloquy or Copperfield. Before you head out, be sure to review Copper’s uphill policy and purchase the required pass for access.

Difficulty

Moderate

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between December and April

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