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Road Network d R KEARSARGE Where to Ride Bicycle Safety Map Information Before You Use This Map n Wide outside lane w Vehicle Traffic Volume to Map produced by: $5.00 or paved shoulder le Cr b se Be predictable and act like a vehicle VALUE u S On the Road: This map has been developed by the Western Upper o mith Ave h um e r Western Upper Peninsula Heavy (AADT above 10,000) ght Bicyclists on public roadways have the same rights and B au Bicycles are permitted on all Michigan highways and Peninsula Planning & Development Region as an aid Sl Planning & Development Region roads EXCEPT limited access freeways or unless other- responsibilities as automobile drivers, and are subject to to bicyclists and is not intended to be a substitute for a Medium (AADT 2,500 - 10,000) T d M a ayflower R the same state laws and ordinances. 326 Shelden Ave., P.O. Box 365 R m wise posted. Bicycles are allowed on all road systems person’s use of reasonable care. The user of this map a ck d Houghton, Michigan 49931 C r a a ra Centennial including those in State Forests, State Parks, National bears full responsibility for his or her own safety. c Light (AADT under 2,500) lu a m k 906-482-7205, Fax 906-482-9032 d Always wear an approved helmet m Creek e Heights W A s R Forests, and National Parks. WUPPDR makes no express or implied guarantee as t Wa m e y l a Ta g a o www.wuppdr.org d i Always have your helmet fitted and adjusted properly. d S c l t a i l N t d o te er l S Gravel or other unpaved road Fisherman Rd a to the safety or condition of the roads and paths shown r Wo R W hts K Helmets should fit snugly so that they do not move around eig Centennial With funding from: Michigan Department of Transportation o State Parks: and has no responsibility for maintaining them. rk r H Minor roads (no surface or volume info) k l while riding. s s R ia Calumet d R n Lake Bikes are allowed on all paved and non-paved roads in Conditions indicated on the map are subject to change. ay d n orial Highw e s Mem t US Highway Route ran n state parks and recreation areas. Bikes may also be rid- To order additional maps, please visit the Michigan Be prepared to make your own assessment of traffic, ete e Ride with traffic V C den on designated bike paths. Mountain bikes are roads, and trails and plan routes appropriate to your State Highway Towns Pine St Motorists are not looking for bicyclists riding on the Department of Transportation website at: AGASSIZ allowed on trails only if they have been designated for wrong side of the road. State law requires that cyclists riding skills. Forest Highway Tamarack PARK Abc bicycle use. In the Western U.P., Porcupine Mountains ride with the flow of traffic. www.michigan.gov/mdot/ k No public services e e Wilderness is the only state park with designated moun- All public and private entities and persons involved in r County Route C nn Abc Be gu Old Colony Rd tain bike trails. For more information, call the individual Use hand signals Follow the Projects and Programs link to the Non- the creation of this map disclaim responsibility and Some services 1 Forest Service Road CALUMET st S Me park or the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Hand signals tell pedestrians and motorists what you shall not be answerable or held accountable in any g t Motorized Program site. Order forms and information u n St 6th ABC n Keweenaw Memorial s Swedetown Parks Division at (517) 373-9900. intend to do. It is state law that you use signals. manner for loss, damage, or injury that may be suf- Full service (food, restrooms, and lodging) C Ski Trails Medical Center are available through a link under the Biking in re e k wn d Swedeto L 3rd LAURIUM fered as the result of the use of this map. ak S t Michigan heading. Rd e t S Trails L Watch for cars pulling out in le State Forests: d SWEDETOWN e ya George Gipp sceola R o n Recreation Area Lau Always assume that motorists do not see you. Make eye O REC AREA rium Dump Rd Bicycles are allowed on most State Forest trails. Paved multi-use trail A R Points of Interest v contact with the driver to assess your safety before pro- t e Isle Contact the Michigan Department of Natural odland Rd S Wo e ceeding in front of a vehicle. Unpaved multi-use trail in Osceola Resources Forest Management Division at Copper Harbor Area Peak M Gas Plant Rd Trail Louis (517) 373-1275 for further information. Hill S Wear appropriate clothing Off-road trail network d to re R Wear light, bright and/or reflective clothing at all times to Lake Superior North Country Hiking Trail S in Hospital t p Ottawa National Forest: e improve your visibility. Dress in layers and bring gear for d Rd P lan Besides wilderness and specifically designated hiker only od unforeseen changes in weather. Porters Other points of interest o Island W COPPER HARBOR Copper Harbor H d trails (including the North Country Trail), the entire forest COPPER am MARINA Lighthouse m R Land Cover ell C ek re Pepin Rd ry is open to mountain bikes. This includes closed, gated H Use lights at night HARBOR FORT WILKINS STATE PARK arma R te d e Horseshoe d and blocked roads, unless the road is specifically closed State law requires a front white light visible for 500 ft and em Scenic Developed (residential, commercial, industrial) C Harbor BARAGA • GOGEBIC • HOUGHTON Recreation Areas G to bicycles. Maximum penalties for riding sections not Overlook seh R o a red reflector visible for 600 ft at night. More reflectors B Lily Lake Preserve lf roc ntain Dr C kway Mou o No open to biking are a fine of $5,000 and/or six months and stronger lights make you more visible. IRON • KEWEENAW • ONTONAGON Tecum u rm Park / Public Recreation Area r a B Wetlands s nd Garden rook e Rd Manganese imprisonment. Contact the U.S. Forest Service at (906) Lake Fanny Hooe Rd M Falls COUNTIES 932-1330 for more information. Be courteous and respectful on trails a n Mud Campground JACK STEVENS TRAIL ganes Incorporated City/Village limits Golf e L. Rimfetti Rd C R 14 MILES Show courtesy to all trail users. Adhere to trail hours and o Ha mmell d H Cre u ek r e Keweenaw s V n restrictions. Respect the rights of property owners. e Copper Harbor u w Wilderness Areas: lc o d Mountain Picnic facilities Tikkinen Rd o a Park d R Trail System n N R Lodge Western R y d C Bicycles are considered to be mechanical devices and are r d e d lle e Upper Peninsula Electric Park Rd k Always yield to other, slower trail users Lake Manganese C Drinking water Va therefore prohibited in National Wilderness Areas. Water l Planning & Development k a nty R c r u Slow down and use caution when approaching other trail k k o ro Aetna Cree Region M 9th p S users. When overtaking, announce your intentions by say- i t n ld C Tra Ottawa National Forest Toilets O North Country Trail: e d LAKE ing “passing on your left” or ringing your bell. R When completed, the North Country Trail will be a 4,000- d r R Fre e n Tecumseh Rd ch a Rd v Golf Course Rd A rm State or County Forest or other protected lands Showers LINDEN n Bu Highway Rd o mile National Scenic Trail stretching from New York to n LAKE LINDEN e Clark D Ride as far to the right as practical C Oneco R REC AREA r eek Mine n d North Dakota. While the entire trail is open to hiking, Estivant Pines L Form a single file line when other users are present. Wilderness Area Swimming beach S Calumet St B Wilderness Sanctuary rry only portions are open to other non-motorized uses e o Slower trail users should stay to the right. o lb Bleise Rd Dover u Houghton County t including mountain biking. Contact the North Country d j Cross C Hendrickson Rd a M ut Historical Museum c it R D k ov W Trail Association at 1-888-454-6282 for more informa- P e R r 2 C d r 1 HEBARD ROADSIDE PARK e s tion. Bikes are NOT allowed on the NCT in the e t Tourist Resources Bo k d S s B t o t COPPER Houghton/Hancock to Calumet/LauriumLake Annie o Boston s ESREY PARK n C Ottawa National Forest. reek to r R n e Agate v HARBOR L EAGLE HARBOR Point L Glazon S o MEMORIAL AIRPORT o Mudd L P c EAGLE HARBOR Western Upper Peninsula Visitor & Convention Bureau a a Oneco Rd D MARINA o ti Copper Harbor L Lily Horseshoe Harbor lo on ROADSIDE PARK Brockway M n BEACH ountain Dr Preserve R www.westernup.com tia R Golf Course Rd Local Trail Systems: d Brockway Mt Brockway Mt d L Fanny Hooe H c L Bailey SILVER RIVER Sanctuary Lake igh Point R R Hubbell Cat Harbor Overlook Keweenaw 800-522-5657 or (906) 932-4850 d Kiiskila Rd Torch Lake Rules and regulations vary by each Manganese FORT WILKINS STATE PARK FALLS PARK Mt Lodge d Long Cr Boston SCENIC EAGLE Aetha Airpark Blvd individual trail and community.

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