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Scenic Vista
– View of Lake Superior to the North
– 6-mile panorama of the Gogebic Range Mountains to the South
Bald Mountain Teepee
– Warming shelter in winter
– Cool spot to visit year-round
– Add a sticker to the collection on the wall!
Location & Access
– Located on Trail 160
– Accessible from Ironwood, MI, or via Trail 3 from Saxon Harbor, WI

Bluff Valley Park
– Situated at the base of a bluff overlooking the city of Bessemer
Amenities
– Pavilion with restroom
– Basketball and tennis courts
– Playground
Explore
– Large trees line the park, with a pond surrounded by a walking path
– Wooded walking trails lead to the bluff with panoramic views of Bessemer and Copper Peak
– Snowshoeing in the winter

Access & Views
– Offers access to Lake Superior
– Walk across a suspension bridge to the beach
– Ideal for watching sunsets, rock picking, swimming, and beach bonfires
Scenic Features
– Picturesque hiking trails
– Waterfalls: Rainbow, Sandstone, Potawatomi (wheelchair access), Gorge and Great Conglomerate
Amenities
– Vault toilet
– Picnic area

COPPER PEAK
BLACK RIVER HARBOR INFO
FIND YOUR NORTH WATERFALL BROCHURE

ACCESS VIA TRAIL 17 – ATV/UTV & SNOWMOBILE

“Claire d’Loon” stands outside of the Mercer Chamber of Commerce. She weighs 2,000 pounds, stands 16 feet tall, and lends credibility to the town’s claim to be the “Loon Capital.”

Copper Peak Adventure Ride
– Ride a chair lift to an 800-foot hilltop
– Take an 18-story elevator to the main observation deck
– Ascend an additional eight stories to the top starting gate
Views
– Midwest’s highest panoramic view
– See over 2,500 square miles, including three states and Canada on clear days
Copper Peak Mountain Bike Trails
– Navigate down to the Black River and climb 500+ vertical feet to the historic ski jump
– Downhill trails are fast and flowy with jumps and bridges
Additional Features
– Gift shop
– Nearby Black River Harbor and waterfalls

ADVENTURE RIDE
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SISU DIRT CREW
FIND YOUR NORTH WATERFALL BROCHURE

Location
– Located in Iron County on Hwy 122
Views
– Upson Lake to the west
– Gogebic Range to the south
– Lake Superior to the north
Hike
– Short, quarter-mile trail leads to a scenic rock outcropping
Additional Note
– Ideal for photography, picnics, or simply enjoying the beauty of Wisconsin’s landscape

DIRECTIONS
Head north out of Upson on Hwy 122 (aka Hoyt Road). In about 2.5 miles, you’ll see a little white sign on the right sign of the road that says ‘Corrigan’s Lookout’. Turn left and head down the narrow, dirt road. It’s rocky and uneven, so drive with care! It’ll only take a few minutes before you reach an opening where you can park.

Hiawatha Statue
– Iconic landmark of Ironwood
– Built as a tourist attraction in 1964
– Erected on the site of the Old Norrie Iron Mine
Details
– Stands at 52 feet tall (including base)
– Weighs 9 tons with internal steelwork for anchoring
– Engineered to withstand winds of up to 140 mph
– Photo worthy

Overlook
– Beautiful view of the countryside, including Copper Peak in the distance
– Perfect location for fall color photos

Nee-gaw-nee-gaw-bow (Leading Man)
– Indian statue by renowned artist Peter “Wolf” Toth
– Created to honor the Chippewa Indians
– 59th statue on the “Trail of Whispering Giants”
– Toth donated a unique Indian carving to each of the 50 states and Canada
Material and Completion
– Carved from a single piece of pine donated by the Ottawa National Forest
– Completed in 1988
Location
– On the lakeside pier next to the Wakefield Visitor’s Center

Plummer Mine Headframe Interpretive Park
– Features the last remaining mine headframe in Wisconsin, rising 80 feet high
– Used historically to lower miners underground and hoist loads of ore
– Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Access
– Via Trail 2/77 for ATV/UTVs and snowmobiles
– Accessible by car, hiking, and mountain biking

DIRECTIONS
Take Hwy 77 heading West out of Pence. Turn Left onto Plummer Rd.

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“The Porkies”
– Michigan’s largest state park
– 60,000 acres of old-growth forest, waterfalls, Lake Superior shoreline, rivers, trails and ridges
– Popular for camping, hiking, snowmobiling, fishing, and more
Natural Attractions
– Lake of the Clouds
– Scenic Presque Isle River corridor
– Summit Peak observation tower
– Roaring waterfalls and picturesque vistas
Recreational Features
– Porcupine Mountains Winter Sport Complex
– Fall chairlift rides
– 18-hole disc golf course
– Porcupine Mountains Shooting Complex (managed by Lake Superior Sportsman Club)
Access
– ATV/UTV and snowmobile access
– Park roads, including County Road M-107 and South Boundary Road, close from Dec. 1 through late spring for safety
– During winter, closed roads become designated snowmobile trails and reopen when safe for vehicles, as determined by the Ontonagon County Road Commission

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Powers Road
– Scenic drive winding through county forest land
– Beginning from Lake Road, drive to the end and head east to Little Girls Point
– Head west to explore Superior Falls and Saxon Falls
– Perfect for fall color photos

Presque Isle River Waterfalls
Manabezho Falls: The largest, featuring a dramatic 25-foot vertical drop
Manido Falls: Smaller but captivating with its dynamic flow
Nawadaha Falls: Adds charm to the river’s scenic allure
– A stunning display of natural beauty located on the eastern edge of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, near Wakefield, Michigan
Hiking Trails
– Presque Isle River Waterfalls Loop: A 2.3-mile moderate trail along the river’s western side
– East River Trail: Offers alternative views of the river and waterfalls on the eastern side
– Trails include wooden steps, viewing platforms, and a bridge leading to an island for added adventure
– Open from May through October
Accessibility
– Trailhead located near a parking area, offering easy access for visitors of all skill levels
– Trails are well-maintained, providing excellent vantage points for photography and nature appreciation

ATV/UTV & SNOWMOBILE ACCESSIBLE

Keystone Bridge
– One of Michigan’s largest stone arch bridges, dating back to 1891
– Built by the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad for its rail line at a cost of $48,322
– Can be viewed from the Ramsay Bridge or from a small park to the south
Historical Significance
– The bridge likely saw significant cargoes of iron ore leaving the area during its operational years
– A notable piece of local history, reflecting the area’s mining and industrial past

The Wolf Mountain Hiking Trail provides access to a diverse display of spring wildflowers and rock outcrop plants. The trail is short but quite steep. You’ll be rewarded with a beautiful panoramic view. Wolf Mountain is the highest point in Gogebic County.

DIRECTIONS
Wolf Mountain Hiking Trail is reached from US Highway 2, running between Wakefield and Marenisco, Michigan, in the western Upper Peninsula. Follow Forest Road 9300 north from Highway 2 for 3.1 miles, crossing a creek and two utility corridors, to where this native surface road ends in a turnaround loop. The trailhead is at the end of the loop and is marked with a small brown sign depicting a hiker.