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Peak: Copeland Mountain (13,176') Date: November 1, 2014 Trailhead: Allenspark Approach: Pear Lake Distance: 16 miles Elevation Gain: 5,100 ft. Participants: Clay Wyatt, Dillon Sarnelli
If you've ever driven down the Wild Basin Road in Rocky Mountain National Park and wondered what that huge bulky 13,000 foot mound in front of you was, you were probably gazing at Copeland. The USGS lists this peak as "Mount Copeland", but all other sources seem to call it "Copeland Mountain". Whatever you want to call it, you'd have to agree it's massive for Wild Basin standards and the summit views, should you choose to slog up this behemoth, give you a front row seat into everything the southern end of the Park has to offer. Keep Reading...
Nice hike! I still haven't been on the Allenspark trail, I've apparently been missing out. BTW your constant TRs from the park make me feel neglectful of that area.
I hiked that trail a long time ago when I did Bluebird and Thunder Lakes, so might have to return again sometime and think about Copeland. Yeah, the wind this year has been fierce! Thanks for sharing your trip!
Dr. Dave! - thanks buddy. It really is a hidden gem in there. If you'd be down for ET-Ogi let me know. I know docs need to schedule things way in advance!
Doug - thanks. I responded over on the site! Enjoy the holidays!
BT - you betcha man. Longer loops sound perfect as long as the winter camping is left to a minimum!
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