Cross Country Trails

It's hard to say what trails Copper Harbor is best known for, so we'll start our list alphabetically. Coincidentally, some of our first trails were good ol' fashioned XC routes that continue to entertain (and challenge) riders to this day. These trails were hand-built and can be quite rugged. Blue Trail, Ma Maki, Dza Beet, and others fall into this category. Expect lots of roots, rocks, flat corners, and questionable choices as far as drainage is concerned. Don't be too intimidated, because they're still a riot to ride on. These trails are typically all Blue Square (intermediate difficulty), though Mango and Red Trail stray into Black Diamond (most difficult) terrain.

 

Other fun cross country routes include the Keweenaw Point Trail, an XC rider's dream as you make your way to Lake Superior. An out and back from Copper Harbor on the KPT to High Rock will put you in the 20+ mile range, so be prepared! And how could we forget about good ol' Red Trail? Possibly the oldest trail in our network (it was first used in the 1930s), Red Trail holds a special place in everyone's heart as a trail that should absolutely be respected. It's a solid Black Diamond and has more big rock drops, rolls, skinny bridges, and other features to trip you up than anywhere else in Copper Harbor. Your trails back home wish they were this mean.