Kopachuck First Day Hike

Event Date

January 1, 2026, 9 - 10am

This hike will be an interpretive showcase of some of the park’s more overlooked features. The 1.1 mile loop starts at the park’s new amphitheater and is composed of a combination of the Middle Loop Trail, the Upper Loop Trail and Interpretive Loop Trail. The theme of the hike will be Kopachuck’s Trees. Topics discussed will be Kopachuck’s tree history and how visitors of the park can affect the trees both negatively and positively. The hike will have a brief ascent in the beginning but most of the hike will be steady and downhill.

LENGTH OF HIKE: 1.1 miles

WHERE TO MEET: Kopachuck Day Use Area Amphitheater

IS THIS HIKE RECCOMENDED FOR BEGINNERS? Yes

ADA ACCESSIBLE? No

STROLLER ACCESSIBLE? No

Are leashed dogs allowed? Yes

MINIMUM AGE? 10 years old

RESTRICTIONS: The hike is going to be easy however there will be one section of the hike that is steep. People with mobility issues should consider sitting this hike out.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED? NO

THINGS TO BRING: Snacks, water and warm clothes. Appropriate shoes (hiking boots) are highly recommended.

CANCELLATION INFORMATION/NUMBER TO CALL: (253) 265-3606