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Biking in the Keweenaw
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Copper Harbor | Calumet | Hancock | Houghton | Chassell
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Getting Started
If you need any camping supplies, as a Michigan Tech student, you may rent from the Tech Adventures Rental Center, which is apart of the Outdoor Adventure Program. In Copper Harbor, the Keweenaw Adventure Company has rentals for bikes, kayaks, and much more.
Disclaimer: All outdoor activities bear some inherent risk. Changing weather and trail conditions can pose hazards to an unprepared person. It is the responsibility of the viewer of the website (not Michigan Tech) to realize this and prepare adequately for any trail activity. Considerations include, but are not limited to, food, water, weather information, suitable clothing, and proper physical conditioning. Think ahead, be safe, and enjoy the U.P.!
Be safe! Let someone know where you are going. Wear safety equipment and attire suitable to your activity. Carry plenty of water. Be prepared for changing weather.
Observe trail rules and regulations. These may differ from trail to trail. Stay on designated trails. Taking shortcuts can damage natural features.
Please respect the environment. Help preserve the beauty of the Upper Peninsula for all to enjoy. Pack out what you pack in, including trash.
Practice trail courtesy. Travel quietly in the backcountry.
[taken from Lake Superior Press/Keweenaw Convention & Tourist Bureau]
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The Keweenaw Peninsula includes Keweenaw and Houghton Counties. The main highway, running down the middle of the Peninsula, is U.S. Highway 41.
U.S. Highway 41 starts at the tip of Copper Harbor and technically heads 1,990 miles to Florida. Getting out of Copper Harbor, you have the option of taking U.S. 41, which heads south, or taking scenic M26, which heads west, going through Eagle River.
Fun Factoid: The 60-mile drive from Hancock to Copper Harbor to Houghton was listed as #15 in America's Top 25 Performance Roads in the June 2006 issue of Popular Mechanics.
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Mountain Biking
(more biking information from: Copper Harbor, Keweenaw Convention & Tourist Bureau, Exploring The North and Keweenaw Adventure Company)
Copper Harbor | Calumet |
Hancock | Houghton | Twin Lakes | Chassell | Ontonagon
Keweenaw Peninsula (top)
◊ map from uptrails.org
◊ Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce
◊ Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau (virtual Keweenaw - flash map)
◊ information from the Keweenaw dot com
◊ information from the Nature Conservancy
◊ information from Exploring the North (traveler) (mountain biking)
◊ information from Wikipedia
◊ information from Superior Sights
◊ information from Hunt's Guide to Michigan's Upper Peninsula
◊ park information from National Park Service
◊ ship wrecks of Keweenaw County
Copper Harbor Area google map
Calumet Area google map
Swedetown - home [top]
The trails are the site of the annual Great Bear Chase Ski Race and Great Deer Chase Mountain Bike Race.
◊ trail map from Keweenaw Trails
◊ trail condition as reported from Keweenaw Trails
◊ trail information from Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau
◊ general information from Exploring the North
◊ general information from Michigan.org
◊ general information from MI Mountain Biking Association
Hancock Area google map
Maasto Hiihto [top]
Tthe City of Hancock’s trail, includes approximately 3.5 miles of hiking and biking on the northern edge of town. There are two trail heads, one at the city’s Driving Park and the other next to the DPW garage on Tomasi Road. Home to the Portage Health Keweenaw Chain Drive Festival
◊ trail map from Keweenaw Trails
◊ trail condition as reported from Keweenaw Trails
◊ trail condition as reported from SkinnySki.com
◊ trail information from Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau
◊ trail information from Keweenaw Community Foundation
◊ trail information from Trails.com
◊ trail information from CopperCountry.com
◊ 2007 pictures from Keweenaw Trails
Churning Rapids [top] google map
Much of the land is part of a nature conservancy. The trailhead is at Christensen Road, located about seven miles northwest of Hancock on M-203. Home of the Portage Health Keweenaw Chain Drive Festival.
◊ trail map from Keweenaw Trails
◊ trail condition as reported from Keweenaw Trails
◊ trail information from Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau
◊ trail information from Keweenaw Community Foundation
◊ trail information from Trails.com
◊ trail information from CopperCountry.com
◊ 2007 pictures from Keweenaw Trails
McLain State Park [top]
◊ trail map from Keweenaw Trails
◊ trail information from Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau
◊ general information from MI Department of Natural Resources
◊ general information from Hunt's Guide to MI Upper Peninsula
◊ general information from CopperCountry.com
◊ general information from Michigan.org
◊ general information from Exploring the North
◊ general information from Unearthed Outdoors
◊ general information from StateParks.com
Houghton Area
Michigan Tech Trails - home [top]
◊ trail map from Michigan Tech
◊ trail map from Keweenaw Trails
◊ trail data from MTU Forest Resources and Environmental Science
◊ trail condition as reported from Keweenaw Trails
◊ trail information from Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau
Twin Lakes Area google map
Twin Lakes State Park [top]
◊ trail map from Keweenaw Trails
◊ trail information from Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau
◊ general information from CopperCountry.com
◊ general information from MI Department of Natural Resources
◊ general information from Michigan.org
◊ general information from Wildernet
◊ general information from Hunt's Guide to MI Upper Peninsula
◊ general information from Exploring the North
◊ city information from Hunt's Guide to MI Upper Peninsula
Chassell Area google map
Chassell Trail [top] google map
◊ trail map from Keweenaw Trails
◊ trail condition as reported from Keweenaw Trails
◊ trail information from Keweenaw Convention and Tourist Bureau
◊ trail information from CopperCountry.com
◊ trail information from Exploring the North
◊ trail information from Michigan.org
◊ trail information from the Einerlei.com
Ontonagon Area google map
Porcupine Mountains [top]
◊ all about the Porkies - main site
◊ map from Exploring the North
◊ trail information from Ontonagon.net
◊ trail information from CopperCountry.com
◊ general information from Porcupine Mountain Fun!
◊ general information from Department of Natural Resources
◊ general information from Superior Sights.com
◊ general information from Superior Trials.com
◊ lodging information from North Guide.com
◊ about the Porkies from Wikipedia
◊ friends of the porkies
Trail maps from Keweenaw Trails
Festivals / Events / Celebrations [top]
◊ Tour 'da Keweenaw Tour - mid to late May (Copper Harbor)
◊ Chain Drive Fest - mid June (Hancock)
◊ Superior Bike Fest - mid to late June (Marquette)
◊ Ore to Shore - early to mid August (Marquette)
◊ Great Deer Chase - mid August (Calumet)
◊ Copper Harbor Fat Tire Fest - Labor Day weekend (Copper Harbor)
◊ Tour Da Woods - Labor Day weekend (Munising)
◊ Copper Country Color Tour - mid to late September (Houghton)
Additional Links [top]
• Copper Harbor dot org: detailed activities page
• Eagle Harbor Inn: Food & Spirits
attractions and hiking trails
• Explore the North dot com: towns and cities of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
• Explore the North dot com: mountain biking the Upper Peninsula
• Hunts' Guide to Michigan Upper Peninsula: region Copper Harbor
• Great Lakes Circle Tour: provided by the Great Lakes Information Network, links some vague sites to navigate the Lake Superior Tour
• Keweenaw Adventure Company: specializing in sea kayak instruction and rentals, bike rentals and tours, etc.
• Keweenaw Adventure Company: sea kayak outfitting
• Keweenaw Peninsula Chamber of Commerce: north isn't just a direction, it's a destination, too.
• Keweenaw Peninsula Hiking Activities: listing trails located in nature sanctuaries within in the Keweenaw
• Keweenaw Trails: the information is up to date and current about trail conditions and about upcoming events; links to many trails
• Keweenaw Shore Nature Sanctuary: a hike that originates in Eagle Harbor
• Michigan Backroads: information to Michigan vacations, terrific towns, and getaways
• Michigan dot org: info about Keweenaw Bear Track Eco Tours
• Michigan dot org: information about Houghton County
• Michigan dot org: a blurb from the state about some activities to do in the local area
• Michigan Nature Association: links to sanctuaries and other very useful Keweenaw links
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• Michigan Trail Maps: lists trails by county [ Keweenaw County]
• Michigan Vactions.com: info on area average weather and attractions
• National Park Service: attractions of the Keweenaw
• National Park Service: Things to do in the Keweenaw National Historic Park
• National Geographic Adventure Magazine: Houghton, Michigan A superior sports port
• Parks and Campgrounds dot com: links to campsite webpages
• Raisanen's Lake Superior Cottage: great picture of cliff drive
• Student Local Resource Guide: highlighting some of the biking excursions
• Superior Trails dot com: linking to the circle tour, contains good pictures and information about some good key spots
• Things to do dot com: highlights Michigan National Parks and links to more information
• Topozone dot com: links to many trail maps (topo and aerial) in Michigan, the Keweenaw links appear to be of Isle Royale only.
• Trail Report from Learn and Serve: lists trails, type of trail, trail difficulty, but not location
• UP Travel.com: info on Keweenaw County
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*Michigan Tech is located in the City of Houghton, which is in Houghton County. Keweenaw County is to the north, encompassing all the most northern part of Michigan. Baraga County is to the east and Ontonagon County is to the west.
Neighboring cities include:
(to the south east) Chassell [7.3 mi], Baraga [27.0]
(to the south) Huron Town [1.7 mi], Dodgeville [3.2 mi], Atlantic Mine [4.6 mi], South Range [6.5 mi], TriMountain [7.9 mi], Painesdale [9.0 mi], Toivola [15.1]
(to the north) Hancock [1.7 mi], Calumet [14.1 mi], Laurium [14.5]
(to the north east) Ripley [2.6 mi], Dollar Bay [4.4 mi], Hubbell [9.9 mi], Lake Linden [11.8 mi]
Copper Harbor | Calumet | Hancock | Houghton | Chassell
Twin Lakes | Ontonagon | biking festivals | driving distances
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