New Anaconda Area Trails

Pic: Fall views from "C" Hill

 

 

 

 

ATS Foundational Trail

Copper Link

In 2026 one of our goals of creating a foundational trail that connects our community to our local hills with a non-motorized trail experience became a reality! We are excited to present Copper Link, a trail that traverses the hills right above the southern edge of town and provides a seamless connection from “A” Hill on over to “C” Hill. This trail has been built with reverse grades and berms so that it maintains it’s shape, provides good drainage, and can be lots of fun to utilize for all trail users! It meanders though woods and aspen groves then breaks out at key points into great views of the town and the valley. Take an opportunity to get out and explore, whether that’s for an after work dog walk, a hike with your friends, a horseback ride, or taking out your bike.
This trail can be easily accessed from Sunnyside Road, Birch Street, or Sheep Gulch Road from behind the court house.  There are a few connector trails that go straight up from town and the cemetery, view the pdf town trail map or the interactive trail map for options on where you can start your adventure.

ADLC Open Lands Plan

Stucky Ridge

Anaconda-Deer Lodge County (ADLC) Open Lands Plan has directed investment in recreational opportunities on open lands near Anaconda and have allocated money to help implement that work. The Open Lands Plan provides direction for this work through public engagement and was adopted by the ADLC Commission in January 2025. 

We are starting to see some of this plan come to fruition with a new set of trails now completed and open for use on Stucky Ridge just North of town. These are multi use non-moterized singletrack trails that start from the Upper Old Works trail. 

Trail Development

These trails have become a reality thanks to a multitude of people and their endeavors.  For the Foundational trail we want to give a shout out to our ATS board and members for all of their efforts, along with the participants of our 6 Hours of Disco race which is our main fundraiser event of the year. We are beyond excited that our years of volunteer effort and fundraising by the ATS, along with our partnership with Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, and support through NRDP funding as part of the Open Lands Trails & Recreation Plan made this project possible.

Trail Builders

This trail is the result of years of planning, collaboration, and a shared vision for outdoor recreation in Anaconda. We want to extend a special thanks to Chase and Chris of  Phat Trak Trail Co for building us such a beautiful trail that is perfect for all users!

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