Some time ago I added Copper Harbor Michigan to my Biking Bucket List. I'd read an article somewhere that boasted of the beautiful views of Lake Superior and the spectacular trail system. We hum'd and haw'd about making a trip up over a long weekend, but the super long driving time (guessing 14-15 hrs one way) seemed a little long for such a short stay.
Besides, we reasoned, we had this long holiday (the one we're on) planned and two long driving trips didn't make sense.
Turns out this long holiday had us driving right past the Copper Harbor cutoff (which I realized the actual moment we drove by it lol). We quickly hum'd and haw'd all over, and then rejigged our return trip to include a lil biking there.
Oh my goodness! The extra hours on the road were well worth it. The trails really are spectacular. They aren't for the feint of heart as we found the rocks and roots challenging (and fun), and the long descents were crazy fast and flowy. A heavy fog rolled in which killed and chance of seeing the incredible Lake Superior scenery and quite frankly we were so engulfed in the awesomeness of the riding that we plumb forgot it was even there. After about an hour climbing (which is never Paul's favourite thing) he said to me 'Hey Lou, let's do a shorter drive later so we can ride longer here.' Heaven in my ears! Stay longer we did!
We only snapped one photo and I only had one crash. Both reasons to keep Copper Harbor on the Biking Bucket List and head back again. Next time maybe we'll make a Lake Superior trip to include Sault Ste Marie, Marquette, Duluth, Dryden, Thunder Bay, and whatever else is along the way.
Feeling grateful,
Louise
Not my photo - but we rode this trail :)
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