Copper Country Trail National Byway
Keweenaw County, MI
Point-to-point trail in Keweenaw County, MI. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 45.7 mi (73.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,795 ft (547 m)
- Est. Time
- 15 hr 40 min
- High point
- 1,240 ft (378 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Picnic area 23.1 mi (37.2 km) from start
- Attraction: Keweenaw Snow Gauge 23.2 mi (37.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Ahmeek Coppermine Camp 28.5 mi (45.9 km) from start
- Picnic area 29.2 mi (47.1 km) from start
- Attraction: Prospector's Paradise - Rock Shop 30.8 mi (49.6 km) from start
- Attraction: WPA Stone Boat 31.8 mi (51.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Alexander Agassiz Memorial 34.2 mi (55 km) from start
- Historic site: Float Copper 34.2 mi (55 km) from start
- Historic site: Franklin School Ruins 43.2 mi (69.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Remains of North Quincy (No. 6) Shaft 43.6 mi (70.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Blacksmith Shop 43.7 mi (70.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Quincy Mine Tours 43.9 mi (70.7 km) from start
- Visitor center: National Historic Park Information Desk 43.9 mi (70.7 km) from start
- Historic site: "Man-Engine" Shaft 44.1 mi (70.9 km) from start
- Historic site: No. 2 Boilerhouse 44.1 mi (70.9 km) from start
- Historic site: No. 4 Shaft 44.1 mi (71 km) from start
- Historic site: Quincy #7 Boiler House 44.1 mi (71 km) from start
- Historic site: Dry House 44.2 mi (71.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Keweenaw Waterway Lookout 44.5 mi (71.6 km) from start
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Questions about Copper Country Trail National Byway
How long is Copper Country Trail National Byway?
Copper Country Trail National Byway is 45.7 mi (73.6 km) long. Most people take about 15 hr 40 min. It climbs 1,795 ft (547 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,240 ft (378 m).
How hard is Copper Country Trail National Byway?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Copper Country Trail National Byway?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Copper Country Trail National Byway?
Drinking water on the way at 39.6 mi (63.7 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 23.1 mi (37.2 km), 29.2 mi (47.1 km), 29.3 mi (47.1 km).
Is Copper Country Trail National Byway shaded?
Partly shaded (36% under trees).
What can you do on Copper Country Trail National Byway?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near Copper Country Trail National Byway?
Tamarack Restaurant, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Shop, 0.1 mi (0.1 km). 2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Copper Country Trail National Byway?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Ma Maki (hiking) Keweenaw County · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
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