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The Upper Peninsula has the most biking trails in the state of Michigan. There are thousands of miles of back roads, bike trails, logging roads, snowmobile and cross-country ski trails open to bikers, national and state forest trails, and even our state highways have very little traffic. Motels, cottages, bed and breakfasts and campgrounds are everywhere. The roads seem to stretch on endlessly as you bike through the spectacular scenery of the Upper Peninsula. Travel the old logging trails to the Huron Mountains, rivers and beautiful waterfalls. Ride in the McCormick Wilderness for a real back woods ride, or the backroads in the Hiawatha and Ottawa National Forest, the State Forests, and the Keweenaw Peninsula. Most areas also have exciting designated bike trails for miles of fun riding. Guided Tours, Bike Races & Trail Rides, and Mountain Biking Trails Mountain Biking in the Upper Peninsula, by Ron Stenfors, President of the Range Mountain Bike Club and co-owner and operator of Maple Lane Sports. Location, phone numbers, state and federal lands. Lots of information. Michigan Cycling Charters offers all-inclusive cycling vacations specializing in the Marquette area. We can take you to multiple trail locations throughout the Upper Peninsula. Our cycling charters include transportation from the Lansing area, trail shuttle, lodging, food, and trail guide services. Out of state travelers that would like to meet us in Marquette are welcome and can be easily accommodated. If your flying in, ship us your bike, we will set it up, bring it to you, and pack it up to be shipped out when your done with your trip. We can accommodate up to ten people, and can meet any needs your group has including multi sport trips such as hiking, fishing, or kayaking. We can provide support and transportation for your next group ride, race, or event. Phone Rick at (517) 614-5659 Mountain Biking Guided Tours with Uncle Ducky Outfitters. Guided mountain biking tours near Marquette in the north central Upper Peninsula. Enjoy spectacular scenery with trails for all levels from beginners to advanced bikers. We offer the Top of the World Tour in Marquette with gentle trails along the lakeshore, around Presque Isle, or up the rocks of Hogsback Mountain. The Noquemanon Trail Network, one of the top 10 trails in the country, will thrill intermediate to advanced bikers, and tours of Grand Island near Munising with 22 miles of trails for beginners to Intermediate bikers. Uncle Ducky Outfitters, 434 East Prospect Street. Marquette, MI 49866. Uncle Ducky also offers a variety of silent sport adventures with packages available. Phone: 877-228-5447 (toll free) or 906-228-5447 or e-mail: wduckwall@chartermi.net Woods and Water Ecotours, Guided mountain biking tours in the beautiful Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Tours for the whole family; 2 hours, 5 hours, day trips, and excursions of several days. Explore Michigan's wilderness and back country with experienced guides. Tours include the Natural Pavement Pursuits Bike Outing on Drummond Island's natural limestone pavement. Take a bike ride to points of interest and enjoy the outstanding scenery. Custom tours. Mountain bike rentals. Phone 906-484-4157. Outfitters Store, 20 Pickford Avenue, Mailing address: P.O. Box 114, Hessell, MI 49745.
June 20: Keweenaw Chain Drive, Hancock, MI Phone: 888-766-0325. Race begins at 10 am Saturday at the Franklin Square Inn June 26, 27, 28: 7th Annual Superior Bike Fest Marquette, MI. A range of cycling competition for all ages and skill levels Phone: 1.888.578.6489 June 28: 27th Annual Menominee River Century Ride Phone: 800-234-6681 (tentative) June 21: 24th Annual "Tour da Lake" Bike Ride. Phone: 906-932-5858. A 38 mile ride around Lake Gogebic July 10: "Miner's Revenge Mountain Bike Race". Underground mountain bike race through the historic Adventure Copper Mine in Greenland, MI. in the Western Upper Peninsula. 11 am. July 18: 20th Annual North Country 100 Bike Tour Wakefield, MI begins at Sunday Lake for a ride through the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Phone the Wakefield Chamber of Commerce at: 906-224-2222 August 8: 9th Annual Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Epic. Marquette. Phone: 866-370-RACE August 15: The Great Deer Chase Held at Swedetown Recreation Area on newly developed bike trails. Starts and finishes in downtown Calumet. Distances are 15 & 25 Mile xc races, 3 & 4.5 mile youth races. Adult races feature over 50% single track. Phone: 906-337-1300. E-mail: gpc49913@charter.net September 6: Copper Harbor Flat Tire Festival in Copper Harbor. 23 mi & 13 mi cross country mountain bike race. Race begins at 2 pm. Kids races. Phone: 906-289-4303 September 12: Tour da Woods Bike Ride in Munising. Phone: 906-387-2138 September 20: Delta County Century Ride. Beginning at the Gladstone High School in Gladstone, MI Phone: 906-786-2192 or the Delta County Chamber of Commerce at 888-335-8264. (tentative) Rails to Trails
Cross Country Ski Trails - Mountain Biking in the Summer Snowmobile Trails - Mountain Biking in the Summer Big Bay, 23 miles north of Marquette, was once a thriving lumber town. The logging trails are no longer in use and are open for mountain biking, hiking and camping. On the edge of the McCormick Wilderness tract. Incredible scenery. From beginning to very advanced riders. Grand Island, one half mile off of Munising MI in Lake Superior. Ferry service available. A perfect spot for wilderness camping, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, skiing and snowmobiling. Grand Marais, over 300 miles of mapped trails from beginner to advanced.The trail system is located in one of the remotest areas of the state and takes you through pristine forests, along the shore of Lake Superior, and through canopied roads in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Keweenaw Peninsula Ottawa National Forest - The Ottawa National Forest in the western Upper Peninsula provides a wide variety of mountain biking opportunities ranging from well maintained and signed loops to more challenging cross country travel. Except for wilderness areas and specifically designated hiker only trails (including the North Country National Scenic Trail), the entire forest is open to mountain bikes. Near Ontonagon, MI Seney National Wildlife Refuge Western Marquette County Mountain Biking, some of the finest, if not the finest, mountain biking in the U.P. offering trails with all levels of difficulty, from beginner to expert.
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