Copperas Pond Trail + Lean-to

 

June 2025 | LAKE placid/Wilmington region 

The background: Having happily chased High Peaks and other hiking challenges (e.g. Fire Tower trails) the past few years, my goal this year was to discover different trails, even if they weren’t as challenging or long. This proved to be the perfect hike to the start of the summer, as we took our sweet time soaking in the sun on the perimeter of the lake, napping, having a picnic, and reading. Definitely a departure from the intense hiking days I am used to - but a welcome one!

Getting there:

The hike:

An ideal day and what you can pair this hike with: