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Head north on US41 to Hancock, but go straight
instead of turning into downtown. Take a right at the light & you're
on your way!
Next 1.4 miles - Beautiful overlook of the Portage
and the MTU campus on your right. Stop and check it out.
Next 0.5 miles - Quincy Mine has tours throughout
the week.
Next 10.2 miles - You should be at the first light
in Calumet. You can either go straight and head on to Kearsarge,
or take a left. If you take a left, you'll see a sign for "Coppertown
USA" when you enter the old part of town. The historic Calumet Theatre
is on your right. Take a left on Elm St and a right onto 7th Street
and you'll see a stone arch with a sign that says "Italian Hall."
There is an interesting story on the sign. (Head back to the light
and turn left toward Kearsarge)
Next 2.8 miles - In Kearsarge there is a concrete
battleship build by WPA in the 1940's.
Next 8.6 miles - Keweenaw's Snow Gauge. Stop and
have your picture taken. Record snowfall: 390.4 inches in 1978-
79.
Next 0.8 miles - Cliff Cemetery on the left that
dates back to the mid-1800's. Stop and walk back in time.
Next 0.4 miles - Cliff View on your left. Turn
left at the M26 junction.
Next 1.5 miles - If you are a rock-hound, check
the piles on the left. Datolite and Copper can still be found.
Next 0.9 miles - Evergreen Cemetery on the left.
Check out the cool headstones.
Next 0.6 miles - Eagle River. Bridge built in 1915.
Admire the waterfalls and check out the unique construction of the
new bridge. Take a stroll to the courthouse, home to the sheriff
and jail. In the winter, the yard is used to feed the deer. Stop
and see Lake Shore Drive. Continue on M26 headed north.
Next 3.5 miles - Jacob's Falls. A motel once stood
on the left and was destroyed by the falls. Just ahead a few feet
is a MUST stop. The treats are "Heavenly."
Next 1.5 miles - Sand Dunes. Pull off to the left
and take a picture of the wonderful view. Remember, sand dunes are
protected by Federal Law.
Next 1.5 miles - Entering Eagle Harbor. Go straight
to the Eagle Harbor Lighthouse and Museum. Leaving the lighthouse,
turn left and stay on M26 North.
Next 3.9 miles - Lake Bailey: outhouse stop!
Next 0.8 miles - Stop and part at Silver River.
Across the highway follow a path into the woods for an easy walk
that's really cooling on a hot day.
Next 8.5 miles - Stay right and ascend Brockway
Mountain. Great view from the top, a definite picture time. In the
winter, the road is groomed for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
Down the other side of the mountain is a scenic overlook of Copper
Harbor. There are several little shops in this town to pick up a
souvenir.
Next 2.7 miles - Be sure to go to the historic
Fort Wilkins. No fee if you have a state park sticker. Turn right
when leaving the park. You have now reached the end of US41 (or
the beginning if you prefer). Get a picture of yourself by the sign
that states: Miami 1,990 miles. Head back the way you came for some
more interesting scenery.
Next 0.8 miles - You will see a sign on the left
side of the road that says Estevant Pines and Manganese Falls. The
falls are just off the road on the left. There are trails (and a
little bridge) that take you all around it. Once you reach Estevant
Pines, you have to hike a ways, but you can see the oldest trees
in Michigan and it's definitely worth it. Head back out to the main
road and take a left. Then turn left at the first blinking light
(heading south on US41).
Next 8.3 miles - Lake Medora public access. Great
fishing (walleye and bass).
Next 6.3 miles - Take a left and head towards Bete
de Grise/Lac La Belle.
Next 4.3 miles - You have the option of heading
left to Bete de Grise (a great place to watch the sunrise) or heading
right toward Gay. Take the right toward Gay.
Next 0.6 miles - Haven Park and waterfall are right off the road. Here you can take a breather or climb up the waterfall if you so desire.
Next 6.6 miles - You'll see a sign that says: View
of Keweenaw Point. If you look to your left you will see the tip
of the Keweenaw.
Next 5.9 miles - Brunette Park is on the left.
If you brought your suit, this is a great sandy beach. If not, you
still need to check this beach out. Here the bottom of the lake
is a sheet of sandstone from early volcanic activity. It's almost
like a swimming pool bottom!
Next 8.5 miles - Stamp sands and the very small
town of Gay. Follow the road you are on and you will pass another
interesting sight just down the road… then follow the signs to Lake
Linden.
Next 10.8 miles - Take a left onto Traprock Rd.
Next 1.5 miles - Take a right at the stop sign.
Next 0.6 miles - Take a left and you've reached
Lake Linden.
Next 0.7 miles - There is a historical museum on
the left.
Next 3.8 miles - If you look toward your left,
right on the waterfront, you'll see the Dredge. Continue for 6.3
miles and you're back in Houghton!
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