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SaveCopper Harbor trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Trail Running, Hiking, Nordic Skiing, Winter Fat Biking, Backcountry Skiing and Snowshoeing. Trails here are often flowy, rooty and rocky. Scenery includes ridgelines, views and summits. Common trail features include berms, jumps and bridges. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include shuttle access and picnic spots. Popular destinations include Copper Harbor Trail System, East Bluff Bike Park and Hunter's Point Park.
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Copper Harbor
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- Mountain Bike
111 trails
- E-Bike
107 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
20 trails
- Hike
99 trails
- Trail Running
100 trails
- Snowshoe
14 trails
- Backcountry Ski
18 trails
- Nordic Ski
22 trails
Region Details
- 24
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- 43
- 14
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Region Status
Open as of Oct 3, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 159
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 111
- Trails E-Bike
- 107
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 27
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 20
- Trails Hike
- 99
- Trails Trail Running
- 100
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 17
- Trails Snowmobile
- 8
- Trails Snowshoe
- 14
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 18
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 22
- Total Distance
- 155 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 64 miles
- Total Descent
- 15,504 ft
- Total Vertical
- 721 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,323 ft
- Reports
- 1,919
- Photos
- 564
- Completed Counter
- 56,440
Articles
Copper Harbor Expands Its Most Entertaining Endurance Race to Include the Kids
Jun 15, 2026 from pinkbike.com
The 'All You Can East Bluffet' returns to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with a chaotic format: pedal to the top, spin a wheel, and pray you don't...
Event Preview: The 4th Annual Rough Stuff Rally in Copper Harbor, MI
Mar 18, 2026 from pinkbike.com
With 22 and 43-mile route options, Friday night shuttles, and a $120 registration fee, the Rally is the ultimate way to explore Michigan’s...
Video: Brice Shirbach Explores the Tiny MTB Haven of Copper Harbor in ‘Underexposed’
Sep 9, 2025 from pinkbike.com
It’s a mission to get there, but worth it for the chance to immerse yourself in a bustling MTB scene.
Video: How To Make Or Break Your Backcountry MTB Adventure
Aug 16, 2024 from pinkbike.com
Christina and Matt rack their brains for the best backcountry mountain bike tips and setups.
Sub Regions
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Copper Harbor Trail System
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East Bluff Bike Park
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Hunter's Point Park
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Popular Copper Harbor Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 3.4 • 2,664 ft • 0 ft • 1,760 •
A gentle connector from the end of Garden Brook back to the downtown Copper Harbor trailhead.
• 55 ★ 4.5 • 3 miles • 109 ft • 1,716 •
Garden Brook is the backbone trail on the southern side of Brockway Mountain. This fun flow trail is one of the oldest trails built in Copper Harbor and a classic ride that should not be missed. The upper portions of the trail near the...
• 90 ★ 4.6 • 1 mile • 94 ft • 1,558 •
Raptor Ridge is an intermediate-level mountain bike trail that descends from The Flow on the north side of Brockway Mountain to West Woopidy Woo on the south side of the bluff. Along the way riders will encounter fun flowy sections of...
• 95 ★ 4.6 • 1,335 ft • 0 ft • 1,534 •
A beginner/intermediate level jump trail with rollers, berms, and small jumps that can all be rolled if desired. The trail forms an excellent loop with The Flow for fast and easy laps of the jumps and rollers. Great practice spot to...
• 85 ★ 4.1 • 3 miles • 139 ft • 1,532 •
An intermediate level flow style cross country mountain bike trail that takes riders from the peak of Brockway Mountain all the way back to the edge of town. Riders are treated to long fast sections of single-track trail, linked with...
• 80 ★ 4.2 • 1 mile • 7 ft • 1,439 •
Fast and flowy/techy descent from On The Edge to Garden Brook. The trail is much more rugged than its polished sibling to the west. Expect more rocks, roots, and chunder along the way. A boardwalk bridge carries riders over a seep in...
• 40 ★ 3.5 • 3,366 ft • 56 ft • 1,394 •
Dza Beet is an old-school hand built trail at the top of the hill. It's fun for XC riders who don't mind a bit of chunder. Expect lots of rocks, roots, and other character.
• 95 ★ 4.8 • 5,197 ft • 3 ft • 1,388 •
Summer School is a segment of the Keweenaw Point Trail, located within the East Bluff Bike Park. The trail runs east from its intersection with the East Bluff driveway, generally following the grade of an unnamed stream for ~1 mile. At...
Copper Harbor Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 23 miles • 1,049 ft • 8 • Out & Back •
This is the entirety of the current Keweenaw Point Trail. Starting near town off Manganese Road, and...
★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 711 ft • 5 • Point to Point •
The best way back to Copper Harbor from the current end of the Keweenaw Point Trail at Fish Cove. Be sure...
Photos of Copper Harbor Mountain Bike
Videos of Copper Harbor Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Sweet Tooth | Sep 14, 2026 @ 2:13pm (America/Detroit) Sep 14, 2026 | Ideal | ryannic000 CHTC | Rock Solid continues to finalize and... | |
| Sweet Tooth Lower Section | Sep 14, 2026 @ 2:13pm (America/Detroit) Sep 14, 2026 | Ideal | ryannic000 CHTC | Rock Solid continues to finalize and... |
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| nickpethan | add | photo | activity #105724168 and 2 more | Oct 11, 2026 @ 6:44pm 2 hours |
| GinaeLnEPZ | wishlist | trail | activity #105464565 | Oct 8, 2026 @ 6:14am Oct 8, 2026 |
| Dsdorn | wishlist | trail | activity #105464180 | Oct 8, 2026 @ 6:04am Oct 8, 2026 |
| ryannic000 | update | trail | activity #105426097 | Oct 7, 2026 @ 1:16pm Oct 7, 2026 |
| ryannic000 | update | trail | activity #105421028 and 9 more | Oct 7, 2026 @ 11:45am Oct 7, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Great trail, but very careful on the boardwalk... | Aug 23, 2026 @ 2:07pm Aug 23, 2026 | ||
| trail | Not great for gravel bikes. Very rocky the... | Aug 23, 2026 @ 2:05pm Aug 23, 2026 | ||
| trail | So much fun but it’s mightier than it looks.... | Jul 31, 2026 @ 7:48pm Jul 31, 2026 | ||
| trail | Pure bliss. Every jump is massive and super... | Jul 31, 2026 @ 7:44pm Jul 31, 2026 | ||
| trail | Amazing views and the switchback is fun,... | Jul 31, 2026 @ 7:43pm Jul 31, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k36 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge66 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k40 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge87 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Skills Park | skill park | Copper Harbor | |
| Pump Track | skill park | Copper Harbor |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 111 | 130 miles | 12,963 ft | 55 miles | 722 ft | #530 | #3 | 552 | 1,877 | 2 | 20,042 | |
| E-Bike | 107 | 127 miles | 12,785 ft | 54 miles | 722 ft | #991 | #19 | 1,681 | 2 | 1,025 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 27 | 59 miles | 2,169 ft | 20 miles | 696 ft | #317 | #164 | 95 | 54 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 20 | 17 miles | 1,946 ft | 7 miles | 686 ft | #1,256 | #2 | 141 | 7 | |||
| Hike | 99 | 130 miles | 9,885 ft | 50 miles | 722 ft | #616 | #4 | 1 | 1,788 | 709 | ||
| Trail Running | 100 | 132 miles | 10,410 ft | 51 miles | 722 ft | #469 | #3 | 1,798 | 1 | 200 | ||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 17 | 52 miles | 1,988 ft | 18 miles | 604 ft | 159 | 13 | |||||
| Snowmobile | 8 | 37 miles | 1,427 ft | 13 miles | 604 ft | 13 | ||||||
| Snowshoe | 14 | 12 miles | 1,253 ft | 5 miles | 715 ft | #596 | #22 | 58 | 33 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 18 | 12 miles | 1,617 ft | 5 miles | 715 ft | #355 | #3 | 220 | 118 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 22 | 15 miles | 1,220 ft | 5 miles | 705 ft | #57 | #1 | 11 | 374 | 129 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Copper Harbor?
Copper Harbor has 7 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Copper Harbor?
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Copper Harbor?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Copper Harbor are:
- August (785 activities)
- July (663 activities)
- September (646 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Copper Harbor?
There are 17 parking locations listed in Copper Harbor. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Copper Harbor?
The longest trail in Copper Harbor is Keweenaw Point Trail - High Rock at 5.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Copper Harbor?
The best hiking trails in Copper Harbor are:
- Bare Bluff Loop
- Horseshoe Harbor Trail
- Rooks Memorial Trail
- Betha Daubendiek Memorial Grove Trail
- Betha Daubendiek Memorial Grove Trail
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Copper Harbor?
The best trail running trails in Copper Harbor are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Copper Harbor?
Copper Harbor has a total of 159 trails. Of those, 111 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Copper Harbor to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Copper Harbor?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Copper Harbor is Highlands with 428 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Copper Harbor?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Copper Harbor is The Flow with 668 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Copper Harbor?
Copper Harbor supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Copper Harbor?
The following bike services are available in Copper Harbor:
- Shuttle Service (2)
- Trail Association (1)
- Bike Shop (1)
- Guides & Tours (1)
- Accommodation (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Copper Harbor?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Copper Harbor is Berry Picker - Upper Daisy Spur with an average grade of 10.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Copper Harbor?
Yes, there are 4 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Copper Harbor. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Copper Harbor?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Copper Harbor are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Copper Harbor?
The overall region status for Copper Harbor is Clear / Green. Out of 115 trails:
- Clear / Green: 110
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 2
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What are the trail conditions in Copper Harbor?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Copper Harbor:
- Ideal: 6 trails
- Variable: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Copper Harbor?
Yes, Copper Harbor supports e-bike riding. There are 107 trails in Copper Harbor that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Copper Harbor?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Copper Harbor are: View all mountain biking routes in Copper Harbor.
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What type of bike is most common in Copper Harbor?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Copper Harbor are:
- XC (193 activities)
- AM (187 activities)
- Gravel (3 activities)
- Fat (2 activities)
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What are the top sights to see in Copper Harbor?
There are 7 notable sights in Copper Harbor. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Copper Harbor.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Copper Harbor?
The most popular Strava segments in Copper Harbor are:
- Flow Trail to Daisy Dukes (5,492 athletes)
- Stop Sign to Stop Sign (5,151 athletes)
- Negative derivative (4,354 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Copper Harbor?
There are 8 technical trail features (TTFs) in Copper Harbor. Some popular features include:
- TTF (Ladder Bridge)
- Overflow Flyover (Gap Jump)
- Ladder Drop (Drop)
- Switchback ladders (Ladder Bridge)
- The Pants Feature (Rock Face)
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What trails are closed in Copper Harbor?
There are currently 2 closed trails in Copper Harbor. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 110
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 2
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Copper Harbor?
Copper Harbor supports adaptive biking as an activity type, but individual trail accessibility details may vary. View all adaptive trails in Copper Harbor for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Copper Harbor?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Copper Harbor directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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Are there any mountain biking guiding or tour operators in Copper Harbor?
Yes, there are mountain biking guiding and tour operators in Copper Harbor: Browse all guiding and tour operators in Copper Harbor.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Copper Harbor?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Copper Harbor are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Copper Harbor?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Copper Harbor are:
- Birds Nest Loop (5/5)
- Troll Bridge (4.8/5)
- Thing 1 (4.5/5)
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