Visit

COVID-19 Update: As of early-June 2020, Many businsses in Copper Harbor are beginning to open for limited operations. Remember to bring a mask because many businesses require them. Check our Trail status page for more information. Thank you for keeping our community safe and healthy!

Copper Harbor (and the greater Keweenaw Region) is a perfect destination for a day away, a weekend trip, or an extended escape. Here are some help to get your planning underway, including where to stay, what to eat or drink, places to shop, other trails to visit, and more. All of the businesses listed below are donors to the Copper Harbor Trails Club. Please support those that support the trails!

You can also download the Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula mobile app to help you find shops and activities or to plan your trip to the region. It's an excellent resource to have as you travel between the Keweenaw's many towns and attractions!

Eat & Drink

Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch or a nice dinner at the end of a long day of biking, Copper Harbor and the greater Keweenaw region offers visitors many tasty options for you to choose from. From waterfront dining at Fitzgerald's or the Harbor Haus to a casual meal you’ll find something for everyone. The following is a list of local restaurants and grocery stores that generously donate to the Copper Harbor Trails Club. If you find yourself stopping in for a meal or a drink, please let them know that you are in town to ride the trails!

In/near Copper Harbor:

Farther south:

5th & Elm Coffeehouse (Houghton)
Blackrocks Brewery (Marquette)
Keweenaw Brewing Company (Houghton)
Keweenaw Coffee Works (Calumet)
Keweenaw Co-Op (Houghton)
Michigan House Cafe/Red Jacket Brewing (Calumet)
Pat's Foods & Festival Foods (Calumet, Houghton, Hancock)
Peterlin Distributing (Calumet)
Rodeo Mexican Kitchen (Houghton)
Roy's Pasties & Bakery (Houghton)

Sleep

Tired after a long day spent playing outside in the Keweenaw or simply looking to unwind? The region offers several options for lodging. Whether you are looking for a beautiful lakefront view, or a cozy campfire we’ve got it all! The following is a list of local hotels, cabins, and campgrounds that are also donors to the Copper Harbor Trails Club. Be sure to thank them for not only their hospitality but also their support of the Copper Harbor Trails.

Located in/near Copper Harbor:

Bella Vista Motel
Brockway Inn
Cedar Point Cabins (Eagle Harbor)
Da Beach Cabin (Lac La Belle)
Eagle River Inn (Eagle River)
Fort Wilkins Historic State Park - Campground
Keweenaw Adventure Company
Keweenaw Mountain Lodge
King Copper Motel
Lake Fanny Hooe Resort & Campground
Mariner North Resort
Minnetonka Resort
The Pines Resort & Zik's Bar
Trails End Campground

Located farther south on the Keweenaw Peninsula and great staging locations for exploring all of the region's trail offerings:

Americinn (Calumet)
Ramada Waterfront (Hancock)
TC Teardrops (Wisconsin)

GeAR Up & Shop

Need to buy a gift before you head out of town? Look no further than the following local businesses that give back to our trails. Many also have gear that'll help you get back on the trail, or something you forgot on your way up to the Keweenaw.

Located in/near Copper Harbor

Farther south

Cross Country Sports (Calumet)
Down Wind Sports (Houghton)
Hancock Bike Shop (Hancock)
Industrial Graphics (Houghton)
Keweenaw Automotive (Houghton)
McGann Buiding Supply (Hancock)
Rhythm Bike & Board (Houghton)
Studio 13 (Houghton)
Superior Blue Studio (Laurium)
Swift Hardware (Houghton)
Ward's Outdoor Equipment & Repair (Dollar Bay)

Services

The Keweenaw is blessed with a wide variety of professional companies that are dedicated to serving residents and businesses. Many of them also support our trails!

Aristeo Construction (Livonia, MI)
Bay Electric
Betterley Painting
Cherney Microbiological Services (Green Bay, WI)
Copper Island Printing
Erico Electric
Gary Barden Design (Wisconsin)
GS Engineering
Incredible Bank
Keweenaw Community Foundation
Keweenaw Draft Services
Michigan Technological University
Moyle Construction
Northern Heating and Plumbing
Northern Michigan Land Brokers
OHM Advisors
Peters Building Contractors
Range Bank
RC Mechanical
Statewide Realty of Houghton
Superior Graphics
Superior National Bank
ThermoAnalytics
Thomas Nordloh Associates (Kenosha, WI)
UP Concrete (Escanaba)
World of Wood

Explore the Keweenaw's trails, Lake Superior, the Portage Waterway, and numerous lakes and streams with the help of these local outfitters.

Keweenaw Adventure Company offers guided kayak and bike tours, and equipment rentals.
Cross Country Sports in Calumet offers affordable bike and XC ski rentals for exploring the Keweenaw's awesome trails, particularly at Swedetown.

HEALTH/FITNESS

Maybe its an emergency or maybe you just need a massage, an adjustment, or a workout on a rainy day.

Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital
Atlas Center
Copper Country Family Dentistry
InSight EyeCare
Northland Veterinary Clinic - For our furry friends
Portage Health Foundation
Spirit of the North Massage and Wellness Center

other things to do

Please see the 'Trails' page for more non-motorized trail system information. The region also offers numerous hiking trails, an extensive ATV and snowmobile trail system, and endless forest roads for exploring. In addition, the region has a robust arts and music community with events throughout the year. If you are looking for other activities when you are off the bike, here are a few links, and businesses that can help.

Nature organizations with preserves in the region:

Michigan Nature Association
Gratiot Lake Conservancy
Keweenaw Land Trust
Keweenaw Natural Areas (formerly the North Woods Conservancy)
The Nature Conservancy - Mt. Baldy and Horseshoe Harbor
Michigan Audobon Society - Birding sanctuaries

State/National Parks

Fort Wilkins Historic State Park
Keweenaw National Historical Park
Isle Royale National Park - Ferry service to the island from Copper Harbor via Isle Royale Line (closed for 2020)
McLain State Park

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