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Copper
Harbor Run (Keweenaw Peninsula) |
Sunset over Lake Superior |
State:
Michigan
Submitted
By: RoadDog
Date Submitted: Dec 07
Motorcycle Type: '99 Road Star
Motorcycle Road Length: 70 Miles
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Houghton Skyline |
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Road Scenery: 
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Riding
the Ridge of the Keweenaw Peninsula to view vast overlooks
of Lake Superior, as well as hugging the shoreline to
see miles of beach and forest! There are sections of
the road that travel some 500 feet above the Lake Superior
shoreline and great places for you to stop and take in
the spectacular views! You literally drive yourself
to the end of the world.
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Brockway Mountain Drive |
Motorcycle
Road Quality: 
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US
Highway 41, and State Highway 26, so the roads are well
maintained. One exception is Brockway Mountain Drive - poor
road quality, but the view is worth the struggle! Along
this route you'll find miles of back roads to explore!
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Houghton MI Bridge |
Motorcycle
Roadside Amenities: 
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End
of the world here, but accustomed to the needs of tourists!
Accommodations are available in-season, but fill up your
tank in Houghton. Small restaurants scattered along the
way, with a grand Lodge just outside of Copper Harbor!
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Copper Harbor |
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Written directions:
Start
at Houghton, MI (a destination to itself!) and head
out on Route 203 (north) along Portage Lake through
FJ McLain State Park. Continue on Route 203 (north)
to Calumet, MI then take US 41 (north) to Phoenix,
MI. Now take MI 26 (west) out of Phoenix along the
Superior coastline through Eagle Harbor, then look
for Brockway Mountain Drive on your right. Take
the Brockway (with care) north up along the ridge
towards Copper Harbor. This section of the road
travels some 500 feet above the shoreline. Stop
to take in the spectacular views! Proceed down into
Copper Harbor for a bite to eat. Take US 41 back
down south through the middle of the peninsula,
or if you want a real adventure - take Mandan Road
around the tip of the peninsula, and down to Bete
Gris, to Gay and back along the backroads of the
Southern Shoreline (back to Houghton).
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