Distance: 11.4 miles roundtrip
Difficulty Level: most difficult
Elevation Gain: 2500 feet
Suggested Maps: Green Trails: Billy Goat Mt., Mazama

Access: From Winthrop drive north on Okanogan County Road 1213 to Eightmile Ranch. Take a left onto Forest Service Road 5130 (Eightmile Creek Road) and drive 13 miles to the signed trailhead.

Route Description: The first part of the trail follows the old jeep trail that provides access to the Copper Glance mining claimants. At 1.5 miles the jeep trail ends and Copper Glance Trail begins. The trail is steep and rocky in places and several streams must be forded. Reach the lake in just over 3 miles.

Highlights: Copper Glance is a high alpine lake surrounded by boulders and the craggy peaks of Isabella Ridge. (Horse feed is scarce at the lake.) Nice views of Eightmile drainage.

Specific Hazards/Difficulties: Steep and rocky in places, several streams must be forded.

Season: Mid July - early October.

Maps: USGS: Billy Goat Mt., Mazama; Green Trails: Billy Goat Mt., Mazama.

Length: 3.3 miles/5.5 km.

Trailhead Facilities: There are no horse facilities at the trailhead, and only limited parking space.