Copper Country Trail

Michigan

National Scenic Byway

Map

Byway Details

Designation
National Scenic Byway
Length
49 mi in Michigan

About Copper Country Trail

Copper Country Trail is a 49.1-mile scenic drive in Michigan, designated both a National Scenic Byway and a Michigan Heritage Route. The route links a string of towns, including Houghton, Hurontown, Hancock, Calumet, Laurium, Copper City, Ahmeek, Fulton, Mohawk, Eagle River and Copper Harbor. Summer is the most comfortable time to make the drive. Typical July highs reach about 75°F with lows near 55°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station in Hancock. Winters are severe, with January highs around 22°F. The drive passes close to several trails and climbing areas. Rooks Memorial Trail and Here We Go are both within a third of a mile. Horseshoe Harbor Trail is under a mile away, and Cathedral Grove Loop Trail is about 2 miles off.

Scenic byway data: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–75°F and lows of 40–55°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Hancock Houghton Co Ap, MI weather station, 5.3 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan22° high10° low
  2. Feb25° high9° low
  3. Mar34° high17° low
  4. Apr46° high29° low
  5. May61° high40° low
  6. Jun71° high49° low
  7. Jul75° high55° low
  8. Aug74° high54° low
  9. Sep66° high47° low
  10. Oct51° high36° low
  11. Nov38° high26° low
  12. Dec28° high16° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Towns along the route
Houghton · Hurontown · Hancock · Calumet · Laurium · Copper City · Ahmeek · Fulton · Mohawk · Eagle River · Copper Harbor

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 2 miles of the route, PostGIS distance)

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