Easter on the Copperway

Happy Easter everyone! Today in Butte, Montana, we had sunny weather that was perfect for taking a walk. I headed up to the Copperway trail, one of my favorite trails in town due to the views and historical feel.

The trail is full of benches that offer great views and historical facts.

The first look of the trail. The Anselmo Mine is at the start of the trail.

To reach the very start of the trail, drive up Excelsior Street. Near the top, there is a parking lot and the Anselmo mine. From there, the trail continues. Parking lots near the Mountain Con Mine shorten the trail.

The trail is a bit bleak in the beginning, but after the first tunnel, the trail starts to display Butte from above as it climbs higher and higher towards the Mountain Con Mine.

There are 2 neat tunnels to walk under. 

Butte and the iconic "M".

The upper middle part of the trail features the Mountain Con Mine. People love this mine because the "mile high and a mile deep" is a geographical slogan of Butte.

Near the top of the trail is a rest area and a scenic lookout.

Seeing Butte from above on a sunny day makes me appreciate this town. It has such rich history that is still visible today.

The lookout is the "you are here" arrow. Butte looked like this picture in the past, yet many of those buildings and gallows frames are still visible today.

Mining damage still exists from Butte's past and is seen from the trail in places, but extensive restoration work has been done to clean up Butte.

If you ever want to take a walk through history on a nice day, try the Copperway Trail. This trail has pretty views, is paved, and is a unique example of past and present being incorporated together. I appreciate Butte when I enjoy its trails and remember Butte's history.