Copper Harbor Trails Club

Copper Harbor Trails Club Michigan's northernmost mountain biking trail network. IMBA Silver Level Ride Center since 2012. The Copper Harbor trails are free to use and open to the public.
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Our trails are open year-round, come rain or sun or feet of snow. We welcome trail users of all ages, ability, race, color, orientation, gender, religion, profession, or however else you identify yourself. On the trail, we’re all equal in our love for being outdoors in the Keweenaw’s magnificent woods and rocky shorelines. Our trails are sustainably built and optimized for mountain bikes. However,

that’s not to say that other trail users aren’t allowed. With the exception of a few dedicated downhill rippers, all of our singletrack trails are multi-use for all non-motorized pursuits. That means hikers, birdwatchers, berry pickers, rockhounds, backpackers, trail runners, dog walkers, photographers, and basically anyone propelling themselves with their own two feet can use our trails alongside our mountain biking brethren. In the winter, snowshoers, and backcountry explorers take over the system. XC skiers and fatbikers can enjoy a few loops closer to town on the easier-to-groom terrain and unplowed roads. Per our landowners’ requests, we do not currently allow E-bikes on our singletrack trails. The Copper Harbor Trails Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We are officially incorporated as the Copper Harbor Trails Society Inc., but we thought Club sounded more appealing at some point in our history and stuck with it. We partner with several other organizations in the Copper Country to improve trail access and conditions for all users. Our goal? To make the Keweenaw one of the top trail destinations not just in Michigan or the Midwest, but the world. Don’t believe it? Come up and see for yourself what makes Copper Harbor so special!

Summer nights + Copper Harbor trails + your people. Both groups meeting at Welcome Center this Thursday at 6:30 PM.Tag a...
06/23/2026

Summer nights + Copper Harbor trails + your people. Both groups meeting at Welcome Center this Thursday at 6:30 PM.

Tag a riding buddy who needs this reminder 👇

Bikes get a lot of love around here (and they should). But we also know that plenty of people who love these woods aren'...
06/22/2026

Bikes get a lot of love around here (and they should). But we also know that plenty of people who love these woods aren't showing up on two wheels.

The CHTC Board has launched the Foot Powered Committee, to give hikers, runners, and people who just really love berry picking opportunity to share their voice as we continue to grow and steward this trail system for the long haul.

What does the committee actually do? Glad you asked:

-Identify opportunities for new foot powered trails and improvements
-Support trail maintenance and volunteer workdays
-Improve signage and wayfinding for hikers and runners
-Help grow programs, guided hikes, and community events
-Explore funding and partnerships to support non-bike trail development

And right now? It needs people like you.

Whether you're logging 50-mile weeks on the trails or just love a good sunset hike with your dog, if you care about the future of foot powered recreation in Copper Harbor, we want you in the room. Get in on the ground floor, help shape the vision, and be part of building something that'll keep this place thriving for generations.

Ready to get involved? Send us a DM with your email!

06/18/2026

Nick's got a trail update and the headline number is : 1,300

That's one thousand three hundred trees that staff and volunteers moved, cut, and sorted out of the trail system this spring. Previously a problem. Now not a problem.

On the construction front, the Montreal Falls section of the Keweenaw Point Trail is still underway. The closure is there for a reason, so respect it and let the crew do what they do best. The good news is KPT up to Fish Cove is open and worth every pedal stroke to get there.

We've got also new new signage going up across the system, bringing cleaner wayfinding to corners of the network that needed it.

Big love to our donors and volunteers for making all of this possible. Copper Harbor is a trail town because people like you keep showing up. Now go enjoy what you helped build. 🤙

Copper Harbor has over 60 miles of trails and the Harbor Hunt is your excuse to explore as much as you can. A low-pressu...
06/17/2026

Copper Harbor has over 60 miles of trails and the Harbor Hunt is your excuse to explore as much as you can. A low-pressure, choose-your-own-adventure ride day that gets people exploring corners of the network at whatever pace, skill level, and energy they've got that day.

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:
Show up at Basecamp at 10 AM on Saturday, June 20th and we'll hand you a map with 35 locations hidden across the network. You've got until 3 PM to find as many as possible. At each location, snap a photo of yourself or your bike with the intersection sign or trail marker as proof. Rack up points. Explore something new.

HOW TO WIN:
📍 Locations 1–28 = 1 point | Locations 29–35 = 2 points
⏰ 1 point deducted per minute after 3 PM
🚵 E-bikes welcome at 60% of total points

See you at Basecamp at 10 AM THIS Saturday, June 20th.

Here's where we're headed Thursday night. Clock out, roll up, and ride good trails with good people.Keep an eye on our s...
06/16/2026

Here's where we're headed Thursday night. Clock out, roll up, and ride good trails with good people.

Keep an eye on our social media for any weather cancellations🌧️

Okay so. 12 hours. 84 miles. 28 laps. That was LAST YEAR'S winner for All You Can East Bluffet. The 6 hour winner? 50 mi...
06/15/2026

Okay so. 12 hours. 84 miles. 28 laps. That was LAST YEAR'S winner for All You Can East Bluffet. The 6 hour winner? 50 miles and 16 laps. We're not saying you have to go that hard… but someone's going to. Why not you?

The All You Can East Bluffet is equal parts endurance event and full-on trail party. Chef aprons, fire playlists, glasses cleaning service mid-ride (yes, really), food, drinks, and the kind of energy that makes you forget your legs are cooked. Samuel Kilpela said it best: "SO FUN!!!…Party atmosphere and smiles everywhere. Can't wait to do it next year." Same, Samuel. Same

How many laps do you think you've got in you? Register today: https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/MI/CopperHarbor/AllYouCanEastBluffet

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06/12/2026

Through Haley's lens, a look back at the progression, perseverance, and plenty of good times from CHTC's annual Mountain Bike Clinics.

Huge thank you to our coaches, our riders, and Haley from Goose Collective + Dylan Juchemich for being everywhere at once with a camera last weekend at Big Boy Clinic. 📸

And there's more fun to be had because, Junior MTB Camp kicks off this Sunday. The next generation is coming for your KOM.

It’s Awareness Week which is a friendly reminder that your bike is probably carrying more than just good trail vibes....
06/11/2026

It’s Awareness Week which is a friendly reminder that your bike is probably carrying more than just good trail vibes.

Mud on your tires. Seeds in your tread. That one mysterious plant hitching a ride from last weekend’s “hero dirt” session.

If you ride bikes in the woods, you’re part of the ecosystem whether you meant to be or not. The good news is it’s an easy fix: knock the mud off, clean your bike, check your gear before you leave the trailhead. Five minutes now saves a lot of “why is that plant everywhere” later.

We've got a bike wash station right next to the trail map at Donny Kilpela Memorial Park — use it on your way in or out of town.

And if you want to go a bit deeper into it, KISMA is hosting an invasive species ID + management training on June 18 at Michigan Tech Trails. It’s hands-on, in the woods, and a solid chance to learn what we’re actually looking for out there while we ride and build trails.

If you care about good trails, this is part of the deal.

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