Hike the Copeland Falls trail in Rocky Mountain National Park

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Copeland Falls - 0.3 miles

Trail Type: Short Hike
Trailhead: Wild Basin
Trailhead Elevation: 8,500'
Destination Elevation: 8,576'
Total Elevation Gain: 76'
Total Roundtrip Miles: 0.6

Upper Copeland Falls

Trail Description
A pleasant trail meandering through pine and aspen in Rocky Mountain National Park give this hike a back-country feel while walking on a wide, smooth level path. This hike is usually good for wildflowers. A side trail leads to the lower falls and a short, rocky trail goes to the upper falls. These are not big falls, but the provide a sunny place to enjoy sitting by a mountain river.

How to Get There
Drive south of Estes Park on Hwy 7 13.5 miles, toward the town of Allenspark. Turn right at the Wild Basin Ranger Station sign and follow the dirt road for 2 miles to the trailhead at the end.

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