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view all areas »Upper Peninsula trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped thousands of trails and shared thousands of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing, Skiing, Gravel Biking, Backcountry Skiing, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Adaptive Biking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Dirtbiking and Observed Trials. Popular destinations include Marquette, Ironwood and Lac La Belle.
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Region Details
- 218
- 33
- 430
- 452
- 164
- 41
- 1
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 2,517
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 1,339
- Trails E-Bike
- 957
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 432
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 123
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 242
- Trails Horse
- 220
- Trails Hike
- 1,665
- Trails Trail Running
- 1,636
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 16
- Trails Observed Trials
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 43
- Trails Snowmobile
- 41
- Trails Snowshoe
- 627
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 473
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 290
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 566
- Total Distance
- 3,045 miles
- Total Descent
- 240,411 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,390 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,970 ft
- Reports
- 7,234
- Photos
- 2,474
- Completed Counter
- 288,791
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 (100)
- Chatham (0)
- Grand Island (9)
- Grand Marais (6)
- Munising (85)
- Bay de Noc to Grand Island (4)
- Bruno's Run (6)
- Hiawatha National Forest (6)
- Munising Bay Trails (19)
- Pine Marten (15)
- Valley Spur (19)
- Chatham (0)
- Baraga County (28)
- Baraga (5)
- Covington (0)
- L'Anse (11)
- Craig Lake State Park (4)
- Chippewa County (25)
- Paradise (1)
- Sault Ste Marie (20)
- Algonquin Pathway (14)
- Pine Bowl Pathway (6)
- Hiawatha National Forest (4)
- Paradise (1)
- Delta County (25)
- Escanaba (10)
- Gladstone (7)
- Days River (7)
- Dickinson County (97)
- Iron Mountain (54)
- Fumee Lake Natural Area (10)
- Millie Hill (16)
- Pewabic Hill (7)
- Pine Mountain Ski (17)
- Norway (43)
- Cyclops (8)
- Marion Park (11)
- Merriman East Trails (7)
- Ogee North (4)
- Piers Gorge Natural Area (5)
- 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 (2)
- Watersmeet (0)
- Houghton County (233)
- Calumet (41)
- Chassell (13)
- Hancock (124)
- Houghton (51)
- Ottawa National Forest (Houghton County Section) (4)
- Iron County (35)
- Crystal falls (12)
- Iron River (19)
- Mirkwood (4)
- Taproot Community Farm (3)
- Telmarine Hill (4)
- Keweenaw County (115)
- Copper Harbor (109)
- Eagle Harbor (1)
- Lac La Belle (0)
- Mohawk (1)
- Luce County (30)
- Newberry (30)
- Canada Lakes Pathway (20)
- Newberry (30)
- Mackinac County (73)
- Mackinac Island (62)
- Moran (0)
- Saint Ignace (6)
- Silver Mountain (1)
- Peek-A-Boo (3)
- Marquette County (434)
- Big Bay (24)
- Gwinn (13)
- Ishpeming (131)
- Al Quaal Recreation Area (13)
- RAMBA Trails (114)
- Marquette (260)
- Michigamme (6)
- Ontonagon County (51)
- Marquette (5)
Popular Upper Peninsula Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 1,519 ft • 0 ft • 2,190 •
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 • 1,821 •
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 • 1,697 •
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...
• 95 ★ 3.4 • 2,664 ft • 0 ft • 1,693 •
A gentle connector from the end of back to the Copper Harbor trailhead.
• 85 ★ 3.9 • 2,431 ft • 16 ft • 1,680 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 16 ft blue climb. Exposure: Normal Injury Risk. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 1 mile • 93 ft • 1,646 •
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...
• 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.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 130 ft • 1,582 •
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 • 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 • 20 miles • 1,784 ft • 28 • Loop •
A longer loop around the Maasto Hiihto and Churning Rapids trail system, showcasing many of the highlights...
★ 5.0 • 12 miles • 997 ft • 15 • Loop •
A short loop around the Maasto Hiihto side of the Maasto Hiihto and Churning Rapids trail system,...
Photos of Upper Peninsula Mountain Bike
Videos of Upper Peninsula Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rift Miners Park | Aug 18, 2026 @ 7:04am (America/Chicago) Aug 18, 2026 | Unknown | HitFactor | Overgrown with thistle. | |
| The Luge RAMBA Trails | Aug 6, 2026 @ 3:06pm (America/Detroit) Aug 6, 2026 | Ideal | mlkobs | There is a hornet nest in the ground in... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Maasto Hiihto - Churning Rapids | Aug 22, 2026 @ 5:28pm (America/Detroit) 13 hours | Variable | zawilk HTC | ||
| Multi-Use Trail Harlow Lake | Aug 21, 2026 @ 3:10pm (America/Menominee) 2 days | Wet | cclayson | ||
| Beagle Club Rd. Harlow Lake | Aug 21, 2026 @ 3:10pm (America/Menominee) 2 days | Wet | cclayson | ||
| No Service Harlow Lake | Aug 21, 2026 @ 3:10pm (America/Menominee) 2 days | Wet | cclayson | ||
| Hogback North Harlow Lake | Aug 21, 2026 @ 3:10pm (America/Menominee) 2 days | Wet | cclayson | ||
| Hogback North Harlow Lake | Aug 21, 2026 @ 3:10pm (America/Menominee) 2 days | Wet | cclayson | ||
| Doing Oak eh Valley Spur | Aug 21, 2026 @ 10:39am (America/Detroit) 2 days | Ideal | rhondalassila MBTN | ||
| Hemlock Valley Valley Spur | Aug 21, 2026 @ 10:39am (America/Detroit) 2 days | Ideal | rhondalassila MBTN | ||
| Just Beechy Valley Spur | Aug 21, 2026 @ 10:39am (America/Detroit) 2 days | Ideal | rhondalassila MBTN | ||
| Cedar Streak Munising | Aug 21, 2026 @ 10:39am (America/Detroit) 2 days | Ideal | rhondalassila MBTN |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| luke2133 | ridden | trail | activity #102119087 | Aug 22, 2026 @ 9:04pm 6 hours |
| zawilk | add | report | activity #102099747 | Aug 22, 2026 @ 2:30pm 13 hours |
| Johntsanders | add | photo | activity #102093144 and 1 more | Aug 22, 2026 @ 1:14pm 14 hours |
| Jjknapp | vote | trail | activity #102081211 | Aug 22, 2026 @ 11:13am 16 hours |
| pbscott | wishlist | trail | activity #102052669 | Aug 22, 2026 @ 6:37am 21 hours |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Small tree down over trail near where the... | Aug 17, 2026 @ 9:22pm Aug 17, 2026 | ||
| trail | Extremely fun, but the jump spacing is a... | Aug 17, 2026 @ 6:05am Aug 17, 2026 | ||
| trail | Zero Stars; Didn't see any bears. | Aug 12, 2026 @ 5:28pm Aug 12, 2026 | ||
| report | K | Aug 10, 2026 @ 9:30am Aug 10, 2026 | ||
| trail | Super fun and flowy. Just be on the look out... | Aug 3, 2026 @ 4:29pm Aug 3, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Climbing 10k Badge0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 1,339 | 1,673 miles | 102,835 ft | 600 miles | 1,237 ft | 2,249 | 7,050 | 128 | 138,629 | |||
| E-Bike | 957 | 1,155 miles | 76,270 ft | 462 miles | 1,237 ft | 20 | 5,859 | 23 | 4,090 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 432 | 935 miles | 25,620 ft | 331 miles | 1,237 ft | 570 | 1 | 501 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 123 | 125 miles | 8,268 ft | 47 miles | 1,099 ft | 744 | 6 | |||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 242 | 175 miles | 15,558 ft | 62 miles | 1,066 ft | 732 | 3 | 235 | ||||
| Horse | 220 | 767 miles | 15,679 ft | 233 miles | 1,106 ft | 1,243 | 1 | 61 | ||||
| Hike | 1,665 | 2,729 miles | 151,493 ft | 913 miles | 1,391 ft | 111 | 6,867 | 26 | 13,573 | |||
| Trail Running | 1,636 | 2,642 miles | 146,345 ft | 893 miles | 1,391 ft | 3 | 6,874 | 21 | 5,271 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 16 | 347 miles | 3,353 ft | 146 miles | 1,083 ft | 1,220 | 61 | |||||
| Observed Trials | 1 | 3,045 ft | 16 ft | 171 ft | 95 ft | 68 | 1 | 31 | ||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 43 | 509 miles | 7,854 ft | 200 miles | 1,089 ft | 1,273 | 57 | |||||
| Snowmobile | 41 | 486 miles | 6,585 ft | 193 miles | 1,106 ft | 85 | 18 | |||||
| Snowshoe | 627 | 1,054 miles | 56,155 ft | 353 miles | 1,293 ft | 2 | 549 | 14 | 1,455 | |||
| Downhill Ski | 473 | 100 miles | 61,562 ft | 87 miles | 1,211 ft | 4 | 85 | 3,215 | ||||
| Backcountry Ski | 290 | 315 miles | 42,451 ft | 128 miles | 1,270 ft | 1 | 325 | 7 | 948 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 566 | 887 miles | 34,160 ft | 275 miles | 1,230 ft | 68 | 860 | 24 | 7,537 |
Activities
- Upper Peninsula Mountain Biking Trails
- Upper Peninsula E-Biking Trails
- Upper Peninsula Gravel Biking Trails
- Upper Peninsula Adaptive Biking Trails
- Upper Peninsula Winter Fat Biking Trails
- Upper Peninsula Horseback Trails
- Upper Peninsula Hiking Trails
- Upper Peninsula Trail Running Trails
- Upper Peninsula Dirtbiking Trails
- Upper Peninsula ATVing/Offroading Trails
- Upper Peninsula Snowmobiling Trails
- Upper Peninsula Snowshoeing Trails
- Upper Peninsula Skiing Trails
- Upper Peninsula Backcountry Skiing Trails
- Upper Peninsula Nordic Skiing Trails
Trails
Points of Interest
- Brasswire Campground Camping
- Overlook 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
- Summit Peak (1,942 ft)
- Summit Mountain (1,873 ft)
- Government Peak (1,837 ft)
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