Intermediate 
Hiking Trails

BROCKWAY MOUNTAIN BOTTOM TO TOP: BERRY PICKER & THE FLOW

Berry Picker is a new (as of 2024) hiking and climbing biking trail that is designed with hikers in mind!  It climbs Brockway Mountain gradually and avoids the tightest, fastest parts of The Flow, eliminating the chances of being startled by downhill bike traffic.  A spur leads you to the "Nose of Brockway" overlook above Copper Harbor for impeccable views over the landscape.  Start your hike near the pull-off on M-26 and make your way up the hill.  Berry patches abound in the late-summer months, as well as huge views out over the lake in all seasons.  Eventually Berry Picker intersects with The Flow, after which sight lines are better.  There is a picnic table and viewpoint not far past the epic Overflow gap jump near the top of the trail if you are looking for a top-notch lunch spot.

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KEWEENAW POINT TRAIL (PHASE 1: MANGANESE TO MANDAN RD)

This 2.6-mile segment of the Keweenaw Point Trail is the most accessible as far as location goes.  The trail begins just south of Copper Harbor near Manganese Falls, itself a popular but short hiking location.  The Point Trail head east, quickly passing Paul's Plunge, and contininuing along a beautiful ridge overlooking Lake Fanny Hooe.  Be on the lookout for a glimpse of Fort Wilkins through the forest.  The trail itself is fairly rugged as it traverses conglomerate ridges along the side of the slope.  Nearer the eastern end, the trail drops quickly before crossing Vulcan Creek with a wide bridge.  Eventually the trail reaches its signature feature: a quarter-mile boardwalk through a dense cedar swamp.  The boardwalk feels like it goes on forever and is an unparalleled oppoortunity to check out this otherwise tough-to-visit area.  The trail ends at Mandan Road.  If you want to make this a loop, it is 3.25 miles back to your starting point via the road. Bike traffic can be steadier on busy weekends and is only a problem on the boardwalk portion where passing is more difficult.

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BULLWINKLE - WOOPIDY WOO - GARDEN BROOK LOOP

This 2.25-mile loop is a great tour for those looking to get out in a relatively quiet corner of our mixed-use trail system. Parking is accessible just across from the golf course on US-41 near the upper end of the trail Garden Brook.  This looped hike is enjoyable in either direction.  At the top of the hill near your vehicle the forest is more deciduous, with mixed maples and oaks dominating.  Nearer to the Garden Brook valley, tall white pines, dense cedars, and other plants that enjoy wetter soils take over.  The upper portions of the trail Garden Brook pass by a waterfall that cascades over the trail, so step lightly to avoid getting your feet wet.  Other crossings have boardwalks or short bridges.  The trails in this area are somewhat bumpy and you should expect roots and rocks, but nothing too scary.  Hills are gradual and bike traffic is fairly low even during busy weekends.