Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Copper Harbor, Michigan
Seven Hour Plane Crash Trail
You can expect rutted roads, lots of forest roads, some washboard sections and a potential water crossing. This trail can be run from Crandon, WI or leave from Copper harbor, MI. Keep in mind the… Learn more about Seven Hour Plane Crash Trail
Total Miles
233.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Garden Rd
The trail is a seasonal road that is not snowplowed by the road commission but is graded during the warm months. Spring conditions may have patches of snow and mud until the thaw ends. The… Learn more about Garden Rd
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Huron Mountain Drive Big Eric's to Van Riper
Backroad route from Big Eric's Bridge State Forest Campground to Van Riper State Park. This route passes through the Huron Mountains and touches the McCormick Wilderness area of Ottawa National Forest. The route is mostly… Learn more about Huron Mountain Drive Big Eric's to Van Riper
Total Miles
36
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Mount Arvon Overlook
Mount Arvon is the highest natural point in Michigan. Mount Arvon is located in L'Anse Township. When you arrive make sure you take time for the view, especially with the fall colors. While exploring you… Learn more about Mount Arvon Overlook
Total Miles
10.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Old Bridge Overlook
Start the day at the CR 510 Old Bridge Overlook to check out the fall colors. Jump back on CR 510 to the trails and take UP 14/CR 510 then took CR GGA to CR… Learn more about Old Bridge Overlook
Total Miles
22.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Huron Bay-Peshekee Grade Loop
Off-Highway 41 we jumped on Huron Mountain Drive-Eric's to Van Riper Trail which was already mapped. Then we took the Huron Bay-Peshekee Grade Loop for some amazing views and the colors could not have been… Learn more about Huron Bay-Peshekee Grade Loop
Total Miles
16.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Bill Nicholls Trail (UP3)
This is one of Michigan's ORV Routes that is open to all licensed vehicles and ORVs. It runs from Houghton to Greenland at roughly 40 miles in length, utilizing the old Copper Range Railroad grade.… Learn more about Bill Nicholls Trail (UP3)
Total Miles
39.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Mill Mine Trail
This trail runs along an old railroad grade off the Bill Nicholls trail back to the Bill Nicholls trail. It is an alternative to running through the towns of Painesdale, Trimountain, and South Range. The…