Copper Triangle course preview
The 2026 Copper Triangle course is 78.9 mi (127.0 km) and finishes where it starts, with 6,153 ft of climbing. RideMorrow finds 16 distinct climbs and 8 descents; the listed climbs account for 91% of the total ascent, and the rest comes from shorter rollers. The hardest climb by FIETS score starts at 0.8 mi: 6.35 mi at an average 4.1%, peaking at 9.5% over 100 m. The final quarter holds the most climbing (42%).
- Distance
- 78.9 mi127.0 km
- Elevation gain
- 6,153 ft1,876 m
- Climbs
- 168 descents
- Steepest 100 m
- 19.5%On a listed climb
- Corners
- 10940 technical
- High point
- 11,328 ftLow 7,718 ft
Elevation profile
Shaded: every listed climb. Numbered: the hardest.The 5 hardest climbs
Ranked by FIETS score- 1Climb 1 · from 0.8 mi6.35 mi · 1,374 ft up · 4.1% average, 9.5% steepest1.7
- 2Climb 15 · from 69.0 mi4.26 mi · 988 ft up · 4.4% average, 11.6% steepest1.3
- 3Climb 14 · from 65.4 mi3.28 mi · 762 ft up · 4.4% average, 10.9% steepest1.0
- 4Climb 8 · from 43.8 mi1.62 mi · 466 ft up · 5.5% average, 7.2% steepest0.8
- 5Climb 13 · from 63.8 mi1.52 mi · 381 ft up · 4.8% average, 19.5% steepest0.6
Every climb, in ride order
16 climbs · top 5 highlighted| Climb | Starts at | Length | Elevation gain | Avg grade | Steepest 100 m | FIETS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.8 mi | 6.35 mi | 1,374 ft | 4.1% | 9.5% | 1.7 |
| 2 | 7.8 mi | 0.68 mi | 127 ft | 3.5% | 6.1% | 0.1 |
| 3 | 10.8 mi | 0.85 mi | 142 ft | 3.1% | 5.7% | 0.1 |
| 4 | 21.8 mi | 1.09 mi | 130 ft | 2.3% | 4.3% | 0.1 |
| 5 | 23.9 mi | 0.62 mi | 75 ft | 2.3% | 7.1% | 0.1 |
| 6 | 28.3 mi | 1.23 mi | 167 ft | 2.6% | 5.6% | 0.1 |
| 7 | 30.0 mi | 1.50 mi | 299 ft | 3.8% | 7.5% | 0.3 |
| 8 | 43.8 mi | 1.62 mi | 466 ft | 5.5% | 7.2% | 0.8 |
| 9 | 55.2 mi | 3.03 mi | 352 ft | 2.2% | 8.5% | 0.2 |
| 10 | 59.0 mi | 0.67 mi | 74 ft | 2.1% | 4.8% | 0.0 |
| 11 | 61.7 mi | 0.92 mi | 113 ft | 2.3% | 4.9% | 0.1 |
| 12 | 63.3 mi | 0.43 mi | 83 ft | 3.7% | 6.6% | 0.1 |
| 13 | 63.8 mi | 1.52 mi | 381 ft | 4.8% | 19.5% | 0.6 |
| 14 | 65.4 mi | 3.28 mi | 762 ft | 4.4% | 10.9% | 1.0 |
| 15 | 69.0 mi | 4.26 mi | 988 ft | 4.4% | 11.6% | 1.3 |
| 16 | 73.5 mi | 0.55 mi | 87 ft | 3.0% | 4.7% | 0.1 |
Descents
8 descents drop 5,194 ft in total. The steepest:
- Descent 7 · from 45.4 mi 5.94 mi at 4.2% average, 11.5% at its steepest
- Descent 1 · from 11.6 mi 3.70 mi at 4.5% average, 8.5% at its steepest
- Descent 8 · from 74.0 mi 4.92 mi at 3.3% average, 8.1% at its steepest
- Descent 6 · from 39.9 mi 2.62 mi at 3.3% average, 7.3% at its steepest
- Descent 5 · from 31.5 mi 5.41 mi at 4.1% average, 6.8% at its steepest
Corners
109 corners detected from the course geometry, 44 of them on a descent.
- 10 Very technical
- 30 Technical
- 37 Moderate
- 32 Gentle
Technical corners on descents
- 41.1 mi 37° left bend on a 6.0% approach · Technical
- 41.2 mi 69° right bend on a 3.8% approach · Technical
- 46.8 mi 63° right bend on a 7.7% approach · Technical
- 47.2 mi 38° left bend on a 7.5% approach · Technical
- 47.4 mi 43° right bend on a 5.1% approach · Technical
- 47.5 mi 59° left bend on a 7.5% approach · Very technical
Corners describe the line on the map, not road conditions. Sightlines, grip and traffic aren't known.
Copper Triangle course FAQ
How much climbing is in the Copper Triangle?
6,153 ft (1,876 m) over 78.9 mi, measured from the organizer's course file with the elevation smoothed and small fluctuations ignored. Other tools may show a different total because they count every small rise.
How many climbs does the Copper Triangle have?
16 climbs of at least 300 m with 20 m of elevation change and a 2% average grade, plus shorter rollers. Together the listed climbs gain 5,620 ft.
What is the hardest climb in the Copper Triangle?
Climb 1, starting at 0.8 mi: 6.35 mi gaining 1,374 ft at an average 4.1%. Its FIETS score is 1.7.
What is the longest climb in the Copper Triangle?
Climb 1, 6.35 mi from 0.8 mi, averaging 4.1%.
How steep does the Copper Triangle get?
The steepest 100 m on a listed climb averages 19.5%. Grades are measured over 100 m, so short ramps can be steeper.
Where does this course data come from?
From the course The Ride Collective publishes on its official site (https://www.theridecollective.com/coppertriangle/course), retrieved 2026-10-12. Organizers change courses, so check their site before the event.
Source and method
Course: Copper Triangle, published by The Ride Collective. Retrieved 2026-10-12. RideMorrow is not affiliated with the event. Organizers change courses, so check the official site before the event.
Elevation comes from the route file, resampled every 10 m and smoothed. Climbs and descents need at least 300 m of length, 20 m of elevation change and a 2% average grade. Grades are measured over 100 m. Climbs are ranked by FIETS score: height² ÷ (length × 10), both in metres, without the index's high-altitude bonus. A score of 1 is a solid climb; 5 and above is a mountain pass. Weather, surface conditions, traffic and closures are not included.
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