Copper Mountain – Tenmile Creek loop from Copper Mountain

Hiking trails & Routes

Summit County

Copper Mountain

Copper Mountain – Tenmile Creek loop from Copper Mountain

Moderate

hikers

Copper Mountain – Tenmile Creek loop from Copper Mountain

04:41

11.4km

670m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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White River National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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71 m

Copper Mountain

Highlight • Summit

Copper Mountain is a ski resort and mountain located in Summit County. Copper is a self-contained resort with a small village housing restaurants, shops, and condominiums. During the summer season, the ski lifts provide access to hiking and biking trails.

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1.24 km

Copper Mountain Colorado Trail & CDT Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This is a trailhead for the Colorado Trail and the Continental Divide Trail that spans from Mexico to Canada. The ski resort of Copper Mountain is just on the other …

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2.17 km

Small campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Nestled into the trees, this site fits a 3-person tent. There is a small stream just a few yards north of it.

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4.19 km

Small stream

Highlight • River

A quite reliable stream and a decent spot to take a break. There are no campspots in this area, but this is still a great source to fill your water bottles.

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4.63 km

Sweet protected campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

There are not too many campsites along this stretch, but this is offers room to one larger or two (small) tents. The trees offer shade and protection.

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5.70 km

Climax Mine overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This spot on the Colorado Trail offers an excellent overlook of Climax Molybdenum Mine and Copper Ski Area. The mine is located south down highway 91 towards Leadville. Copper Ski …

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11.1 km

Tenmile Creek

Highlight • River

Tenmile Creek is more like a river and therefore a very reliable water source! Its headwater lie above the Copper Mountain Ski Resort from where it follows alongside Interstate 70. It finally enters Dillon Reservoir.

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11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.94 km

1.81 km

422 m

230 m

Surfaces

8.97 km