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Region Details
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- Trails (view details)
- 2,486
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 1,389
- Trails E-Bike
- 965
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 128
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 125
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 243
- Trails Horse
- 220
- Trails Hike
- 1,681
- Trails Trail Running
- 1,641
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 16
- Trails Observed Trials
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 43
- Trails Snowmobile
- 41
- Trails Snowshoe
- 632
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 472
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 289
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 566
- Total Distance
- 3,024 miles
- Total Descent
- 239,948 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,390 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,970 ft
- Reports
- 7,089
- Photos
- 2,484
- Ridden Counter
- 274,750
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
- Alger County (101)
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- Bay de Noc to Grand Island (4)
- Bruno's Run (6)
- Hiawatha National Forest (6)
- Munising Bay Trails (17)
- Pine Marten (15)
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- Baraga County (28)
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- Paradise (1)
- Sault Ste Marie (20)
- Algonquin Pathway (14)
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- Delta County (25)
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- Gladstone (7)
- Days River (7)
- Dickinson County (100)
- Iron Mountain (54)
- Fumee Lake Natural Area (10)
- Millie Hill (16)
- Pewabic Hill (7)
- Pine Mountain Ski (17)
- Norway (43)
- Cyclops (8)
- Marion Park (12)
- Merriman East Trails (7)
- Ogee North (4)
- Piers Gorge Natural Area (6)
- Strawberry Lake Park (6)
- Iron Mountain (54)
- Gogebic County (82)
- Bessemer (12)
- Ironwood (67)
- Copper Peak (10)
- Miners Park (32)
- Mt. Zion Park (1)
- Riverside Trails (3)
- Wolverine Nordic Trails (12)
- Ironwood Township (3)
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- Houghton County (345)
- Calumet (43)
- Chassell (29)
- Hancock (194)
- Houghton (74)
- Ottawa National Forest (Houghton County Section) (4)
- Iron County (34)
- Crystal falls (12)
- Iron River (18)
- Mirkwood (4)
- Taproot Community Farm (2)
- Telmarine Hill (4)
- Keweenaw County (112)
- Copper Harbor (106)
- Eagle Harbor (2)
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- Luce County (30)
- Newberry (30)
- Canada Lakes Pathway (20)
- Newberry (30)
- Mackinac County (72)
- Mackinac Island (61)
- Moran (0)
- Saint Ignace (6)
- Silver Mountain (1)
- Peek-A-Boo (3)
- Marquette County (475)
- Big Bay (23)
- Gwinn (13)
- Ishpeming (162)
- Al Quaal Recreation Area (13)
- RAMBA Trails (137)
- Marquette (271)
- Michigamme (6)
- Ontonagon County (55)
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- Greenland (26)
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- White Pine (26)
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Popular Upper Peninsula Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 1,519 ft • 0 ft • 2,106 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 955 ft • 17 ft • 1,726 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 4.5 • 3 miles • 109 ft • 1,653 •
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 golf course...
• 90 ★ 3.9 • 2,398 ft • 14 ft • 1,627 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 14 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.4 • 2,664 ft • 0 ft • 1,606 •
A gentle connector from the end of back to the Copper Harbor trailhead.
• 5 ★ 3.5 • 3 miles • 384 ft • 1,583 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 24 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 1 mile • 93 ft • 1,570 •
is a fun and easy going connection between and the . The first half of the trail is level on the roll-out followed by a gradual descent with some gentle in-sloped carving singletrack. The forest through here has an open floor with a...
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 130 ft • 1,568 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 130 ft blue climb. It features berm. Winter use: Groomed Smooth snow grooming. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
Upper Peninsula Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 668 ft • 20 • Loop •
Perfect intro to the South Trails, with rolling climbs and descents, riding past and over waterfalls....
★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 810 ft • 3 • Loop •
This route takes you to the top of Lookout Mountain Road where the Catamount starts.
★ 5.0 • 11 miles • 1,026 ft • 13 • Loop •
A great loop for anyone unfamiliar with the Michigan Tech Trails, this loop (based on the " ") links...
★ 5.0 • 20 miles • 1,784 ft • 30 • Loop •
A longer loop around the Maasto Hiihto and Churning Rapids trail system, showcasing many of the highlights...
★ 5.0 • 12 miles • 997 ft • 16 • Loop •
A short loop around the Maasto Hiihto side of the Maasto Hiihto and Churning Rapids trail system,...
★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 293 ft • 7 • Loop •
A quick and easy loop around Churning Rapids that hits some of the best and flowiest trails. Be sure to...
Photos of Upper Peninsula Mountain Bike
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Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susie's Trail Linden Creek Trails | Jun 26, 2026 @ 3:26pm (America/Detroit) Jun 26, 2026 | Unknown | Scroggs79 BCTIM | Trail is muddy and littered with flood... | |
| Hornet Trail Linden Creek Trails | Jun 26, 2026 @ 3:24pm (America/Detroit) Jun 26, 2026 | Unknown | Scroggs79 BCTIM | Bridge out over Linden Creek. Bottom of... | |
| Fort Holmes Secret Mackinac Island State park | Jun 18, 2026 @ 12:06pm (America/Menominee) Jun 18, 2026 | Wet | mij2011 |
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| zawilk | update | trail | activity #98231877 and 1 more | Jul 1, 2026 @ 4:08pm 3 hours |
| zawilk | add | report | activity #98221653 and 1 more | Jul 1, 2026 @ 1:02pm 6 hours |
| zawilk | add | photo | activity #98191795 | Jul 1, 2026 @ 5:09am 14 hours |
| zawilk | add | report | activity #98191662 and 2 more | Jul 1, 2026 @ 5:06am 14 hours |
| zawilk | vote | trail | activity #98191553 | Jul 1, 2026 @ 5:04am 14 hours |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Awesome trail that definitely earns it’s... | Jun 29, 2026 @ 3:26pm 2 days | ||
| trail | Best trail at Creekside! | Jun 29, 2026 @ 12:32pm 2 days | ||
| report | Double loop, pretty much hitting most... | Jun 28, 2026 @ 3:06pm Jun 28, 2026 | ||
| report | Ov | Jun 28, 2026 @ 9:36am Jun 28, 2026 | ||
| trail | Easy to lap trail with a high fun factor! | Jun 27, 2026 @ 4:54am Jun 27, 2026 |
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Marquette Mountain Resort | bike park | Marquette | |
| Copper Peak | bike park | Ironwood | |
| Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort | bike park | Ironwood | |
| Black River Basin | bike park | Ironwood | |
| Vandenboom School Pumptrack | skill park | Marquette |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 1,389 | 1,664 miles | 103,533 ft | 608 miles | 1,237 ft | 2,275 | 6,921 | 123 | 133,023 | |||
| E-Bike | 965 | 1,126 miles | 73,904 ft | 462 miles | 1,237 ft | 20 | 5,703 | 24 | 3,557 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 128 | 322 miles | 12,936 ft | 135 miles | 1,142 ft | 526 | 1 | 432 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 125 | 125 miles | 8,340 ft | 47 miles | 1,099 ft | 743 | 6 | |||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 243 | 179 miles | 15,843 ft | 63 miles | 1,066 ft | 727 | 3 | 234 | ||||
| Horse | 220 | 767 miles | 15,984 ft | 233 miles | 1,106 ft | 1,265 | 1 | 56 | ||||
| Hike | 1,681 | 2,723 miles | 152,835 ft | 924 miles | 1,391 ft | 103 | 6,724 | 26 | 12,876 | |||
| Trail Running | 1,641 | 2,624 miles | 146,575 ft | 899 miles | 1,391 ft | 3 | 6,731 | 22 | 5,057 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 16 | 347 miles | 3,917 ft | 159 miles | 1,083 ft | 1,255 | 57 | |||||
| Observed Trials | 1 | 3,045 ft | 16 ft | 171 ft | 95 ft | 29 | 1 | 31 | ||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 43 | 509 miles | 8,428 ft | 212 miles | 1,089 ft | 1,308 | 55 | |||||
| Snowmobile | 41 | 485 miles | 7,136 ft | 205 miles | 1,106 ft | 84 | 18 | |||||
| Snowshoe | 632 | 1,038 miles | 55,528 ft | 347 miles | 1,293 ft | 2 | 532 | 14 | 1,457 | |||
| Downhill Ski | 472 | 100 miles | 61,549 ft | 87 miles | 1,211 ft | 4 | 86 | 3,217 | ||||
| Backcountry Ski | 289 | 312 miles | 42,251 ft | 126 miles | 1,270 ft | 1 | 325 | 7 | 947 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 566 | 868 miles | 32,461 ft | 268 miles | 1,230 ft | 68 | 862 | 24 | 7,532 |
Activities
- Upper Peninsula Mountain Biking Trails
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- Upper Peninsula Horseback Trails
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- Upper Peninsula Snowmobiling Trails
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Points of Interest
- Top of Luge Viewpoint
- Gleason Falls Sight
- Bluff Viewpoint
- Lookout Tower Viewpoint
- Norwich Cemetery Sight
- Manger-Lynch Shelter Cabin
- Victoria Mine "New" Shaft No. 2 Hoist House Sight
- Tamarack Dam Overlook Viewpoint
- Scenic Outlook Viewpoint
- Lodging Lodge
- Summit Peak (1,942 ft)
- Summit Mountain (1,873 ft)
- Government Peak (1,837 ft)
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