Michigan "UP" advice needed
Hello everyone, We are in southern Michigan now and soon heading to the Upper Peninsula. I would like to get some recommendations on where to stay and what to do. We will be going from east to west...
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S-n-L wrote:
Hello everyone,
We have decided to head to Mackinac Isl, then to the Soo Locks, then follow the northern route to the Porcupine Mtns then Copper Harbor. After that off to Duluth, MN.
We will have lots to look forward on our next trip here.
Thanks again for all of your help,
SNL
If you have time, you should make an effort to hike the Escarpment Trail in the Porkies. It is about 4 miles one way and offers some spectacular views of The Lake of the Clouds. To do a one way hike I have parked at the top near the lookout and left the truck there, then I rode my bike down the road to the start of the trail and locked it up. Then my wife and I took our time and hiked to the top. When we got there the truck was waiting and we were able to drive down and pick up my bike. The trail is uphill if you do it this way but my wife had no problem doing it 6 months pregnant. Be sure to bring water, snacks and most importantly a camera. If you are lucky you may even see some black bear.
If you have more time you can put together some really nice longer hiking loops (~16 to 20 miles) and go over to Government Peak and down to Lake of the Clouds.
When you are in Copper Harbor stop in and see Sam at the Keweenaw Adventure Company for information on hiking, biking and paddling in the area. You will not be disappointed.
Edit: One more thing, on you way toward Duluth, stop at The Adventure Mine in Greenland, MI and take an amazing underground tour of a turn o f the century copper mine. You can even take tours where you rappel down mine shafts to lower level. Matt and Vicky have put together a wonderful experience there.
