Out-and-back overnight to Copper Lake (trail is closed beyond the lake).
The trail is in great condition and the road was an easy drive for my impreza. Water sources are drying up but there were enough along the way to Hannegan Pass. After the pass, you'll descend down some switchbacks and hit a trickling stream before mile 5 heading towards Boundary Camp. Camel up here if you're going up Copper Ridge... it was the only source we saw for the next 6ish miles to Copper Lake (unless detouring 1/2 mile to Egg Lake).
Superb views both days! Had an eerie view of the smoke coming off the sourdough fire in the distance, but lucked out with only a little smoke and haze during our hike out the next day. Definitely worth checking the status of the fire/smoke before heading out.
Mosquitos and flies were horrendous for the first 5 miles to Boundary Camp but settled down a bit as we ascended up the ridge and the wind picked up. You'll be fine in long sleeves, pants, and a headnet, otherwise you might be a walking blood buffet.
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