The weekend is being planned to celebrate the designation of the Copper Harbor mountain bike trails by the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) as an "Epic Ride" in October, 2009. The event is additinoally intended to highlight the diversity of all four of the Keweenaw's mountain bike trail systems and exceptional opportunities to ride (within 50 miles) between Houghton and Copper Harbor, Michigan

The Copper Harbor Trails Club has engaged to undertake the long proposed Keweenaw Point Trail project. This +/- 25 mile human powered trail would become a significant recreational and economic resource for the region. All proceeds from the dinners will help to formally launch a major fundraising campaign to assist in funding the estimated $365,000 project.

Event Highlights

• Two days of guided tours on four singletrack trail systems
• IMBA Epic Ride dedication
• Bike Demos and downhill shuttle runs
• Vendor Expo
• Live Music

*ALL EVENTS ARE FREE UNLESS SPECIFIED*

Pre-registration BBQ & Dinner are greatly appreciated! Please contact Sam to make reservations. All proceeds help to support the Keweenaw Point Trail Project.

-BBQ ($20), Dinner ($35) *$10 discount for both

Friday, May 28

7:00PM - Reception at the Keweenaw Brewing Company (cash bar): Houghton, MI

Saturday, May 29

9:00AM - Tour of Michigan Tech Trails: Houghton, MI

Directions to Michigan Tech Trails: Main Trailhead on Sharon Ave, Houghton, adjacent to the MTU campus (across from the football stadium.)

12:00PM - Tour of Churning Rapids Trails: Hancock, MI

Directions to Churning Rapids: From Hancock take M203 west out of town for 5.5 miles. Look for a narrow dirt road, Christensen Road, on your right. For the guided ride, please park along M203 and gather at the intersection of M203 and Christensen Road. (The main trailhead is 2 miles up the hill on Christensen Road but has limited parking.)

3:00PM - Tour of Swedetown Trails: Calumet, MI

Directions to Swedetown Trails: Take US-41, north to Calumet. Turn left on Agent Street one block before the first stop light. Take Agent Street to the T-intersection and turn right on to Osceola Road. Look for Trail sign on your left, the trailhead is at the chalet up gravel road (visible from the road).

7:00PM - BBQ in Copper Harbor Park ($20): Copper Harbor, MI

Live Music with the Raven Congress

Sunday, May 30

The Copper Harbor Mountain Bike Experience!

7:00AM - Sunrise ride to High Rock Bay on Keweenaw Point: Keweenaw Adventure Company

10:00AM - Bike demos, Downhill shuttle runs and Vendor Expo: Keweenaw Mountain Lodge

Directions to the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge: From Copper Harbor; turn left at the blinker light and travel one mile south of town on US 41. Turn left at the golf course and then another 1/4 mile up the driveway to the Lodge. Lots of parking on left side adjacent to the motel unit.

1:00PM - Tour of Copper Harbor IMBA Epic Ride: Trail Head @ Copper Harbor Welcome Center

Directions to Copper Harbor Trailhead: Take US 41 north ~35 miles from Calumet. Once in Copper Harbor, turn right at the blinker light. Travel 5 blocks east and turn right on Second Street. Parking, trailhead and restrooms immediately on the right at the Copper Harbor Welcome Center.

An Evening at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge

6:00PM - Social Hour (cash bar)

Live music by Rob Fritz

6:30PM - Community Presentation on the Economic Impacts of Trails and Mountain Biking

7:15PM - IMBA Epic Ride Dedication and Ribbon Cutting

7:30PM - Fundraiser Dinner (semi-formal) - $35

Monday, May 31

9:00AM - Breakfast Buffet ($10): Keweenaw Mountain Lodge

Accommodations

The Copper Harbor Trails Club has reserved the Organization Campground at nearby Fort Wilkins State Park for Saturday, May 29 & Sunday, May 30. Tent sites only (Campers & RV's must register and pay at the State Park for standard, public campsites) at the low, low price of only $2.50 per person, per night includes access to restrooms and showers--a MotorVehicle Permit is  required for entry thru the State Park for an additional fee, although no limit on the number of people per vehicle.

Reservations and payment can be made on behalf of the CHTC at the Keweenaw Adventure Company in Copper Harbor--(906) 289-4303 or info@keweenawadventure.com

Hosted by Copper Harbor Trails Club & Keweenaw Trails Alliance

Proceeds to support the Keweenaw Point Trail project