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Trails
Ride. Hike. Ski. Adventure.
When you visit the Copper Harbor Trails, expect some of the funnest, gnarliest, and most scenic trails around. Don't just take our word for it: we're an IMBA Silver Level Ride Center for a reason! Epic vistas, rugged trails, exceptional fun, and a community focused on making your trip north awesome all contribute to what makes our trails such an excellent adventure. Located at the northern tip of Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula, the Copper Harbor Trails are the quintessential destination for the silent sports enthusiast. Tucked away from the commotion of everyday life, the Copper Harbor Trails provide you with the perfect adventure, combining exhilarating singletrack with the natural beauty of the Keweenaw Peninsula. You'd be hard-pressed to find an area that's easier to escape into than the backcountry of the Keweenaw.
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The Copper Harbor Trail system provides over 50 miles of singletrack amid miles of untamed forestland dotted with unique geological features overlooking Lake Superior. While the majority are optimized for mountain biking, our trails are open to all non-motorized, human-powered activities, including hiking, trail running, bird watching, rock hounding, berry picking, photography, skiing, snowshoeing, or really any activity powered by your own two feet (or hands!). Horses are not permitted. Trails are accessible from several locations throughout the Copper Harbor area. There is no charge for use - please help support the trails by donating today!
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CHTC acknowledges that the Keweenaw is part of the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg - the Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi peoples and their many more-than-human relatives. This landscape lies within the ceded-territory homelands established by the Treaty of 1842 where 11 Lake Superior Bands of Ojibwa (Chippewa) retain rights and responsibilities.
Our trails are located on both public and private land. We operate trails on Grant Township property under a License Agreement, as well as over a dozen miles of trail on Keweenaw Mountain Lodge property that are protected by a Trail Easement. Permits with the Michigan DNR allow us to build and maintain trails in their extensive forests for the public to enjoy.
PLAN & PREPARE
Our trails are free and open to all non-motorized, human-powered users. Horses, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles are not permitted. You'll encounter both natural and man-made features, including boardwalks and bridges that can reach over 10 feet high—please use caution. Terrain can change due to weather and use, so be mindful of moisture levels, as wooden features can become very slippery when wet. It's up to you to assess their condition. Dogs are welcome but should be on a leash or under your direct control. All trail use is at your own risk.