Location: Copper Harbor
Top Things to do in Copper Harbor
Top 7 Nature & Parks in Copper Harbor, Michigan (MI)
Copper Harbor is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in northeastern Keweenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is within Grant Township on the Keweenaw Peninsula which juts out from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan into Lake Superior. Its population was 108 as of the 2010 census.
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1. Copper Harbor Bike Trail System
2. Hunter's Point Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By oxengirl - Fairview, United States
Lovely walk, quiet & peaceful as I looked for beautiful rocks along the shore. Can picnic there & worth the stop to see the rugged beauty this area has to offer.
3. Montreal Falls
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Trooperghost - Fowlerville, United States
My Suomi college room mate from 1978-80 and I backpacked in to Montreal Falls the first week of September 2020. We spent 3 days camped on the cliff edge where we listened to Lake Superior waves and the Montreal Falls. It's about a mile hike to the falls, but you hike along the cliffs of Lake Superior and through a magnificent forest. The hike can be a minor challenge with roots, muddy areas and a couple of near cliff edge walks. The lower falls are outstanding, we suggest finding a perch in the falls and just enjoy the view while looking out to Lake Superior or looking into the forest You can day hike into the lower falls, plan for 4 hours, bring water and snacks. There isn't a "parking lot" and your car is going to get a little dirt on the tires. Also, suggest hiking the Bare Bluff (Russell and Miriam Grinnell Memorial Nature Sanctuary) which is on the way in to Montreal Falls
4. Fort Wilkins State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 306 reviews
An army outpost that kept order in this wilderness outpost in the 1840s.
Reviewed By 270mindied
It was late in the evening when we arrived in Copper Harbor but popped by the Fort anyway, assuming it would be locked up for the night, but at least we could take a peek. We were pleasantly surprised that everything was still open! Love that they have late hours in the summer. The Fort really was a step back in time. The self guided tour allowed us to take our time in the areas that really interested our children. Beautiful setting, amazing history, and an ice cream shop with hand made waffle cones and hand dipped ice cream made for the perfect end to a long day of seeing sights.
5. Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
A 508-acre sanctuary of rare old-growth white pines. 2.5 miles of hiking trails (no wheeled vehicles). A moderate hike; accessible for families and couples. Steep hills, whisper quiet, and beautiful..
Reviewed By Peaceoftime - Whitewater, United States
The trees were beautiful. The walk was easy for the entire family and wound through interesting areas.
6. Horseshoe Harbor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By Eldereaglewatcher - Chippewa Falls, United States
Drive onto the gravel road at the end of Hwy 41 to get to Horseshoe Harbor. There's a parking area and signage for the 1/2 mile hike to Horseshoe Harbor which is serene and beautiful. If you're a little unsteady on your feet, take hiking poles and wear boots. Otherwise athletic shoes are fine.
7. Manganese Falls
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 77 reviews
Manganese Falls is fed by Lake Manganese, a pristine little lake worth visiting too. The falls are at the mercy of the seasons. The falls run rampant in spring with all the snowmelt (270" average) and rainfall. Then as the season progresses, they become much less intense ending in fall as not much more than a trickle. The box canyon that surrounds the falls is a beautiful and dramatic 100 foot drop. It is lined with mosses, ferns and other boreal fringe flora, making it worth the stop even in the fall. There is a scenic trail that leads down and over a bridge to the lower end of the falls. It is definitely worth taking if you have the time.
Reviewed By luv2r0am
Take Manganese Road south from Copper Harbor to see the beautiful Manganese Falls. The sign marking the Falls is missing- look for the cedar signpost tied with orange caution tape on the left. The falls are just few steps down from the road. The drop off into the small rock gorge there is very steep, so caution is needed. Continue on the narrow path south to get to the stream itself. Lovely!
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