The Best Trails Weekend You've Never Heard Of by Travel-Marquette

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FrancisAllard (Jun 24, 2015 at 6:36)

I am rather interested in these trails... I should probably look into this. Now all I need to do is calculate the distance from Toronto, and accommodations.

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mihucker (Jun 24, 2015 at 6:42)

its well worth the drive, between marquette, houghton, copper harbor and duluth this area is one of the best areas in the world for anything from xc riding to full out dh.. that being said i am heading up tomorrow.

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y9pema (Jun 24, 2015 at 7:51)

I drive up from chicago a few times a year, great trails, friendly people and great beer!

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theseanp (Jun 24, 2015 at 9:57)

the only accommodations you should look into is a good tent. make a real UP adventure!

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northwoods1 (Jun 24, 2015 at 10:10)

I'll be there Friday! There's some great camping in the area if you look for it. I'm lucky to have family in Marquette and Hancock, so there's always somewhere to stay

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AllMountin (Jun 24, 2015 at 20:32)

Among the most diverse and highest quality trail systems you'll find anywhere. Just back from a week of riding up there. Not long enough!

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kickstand1 (Jul 22, 2015 at 8:20)

Camp on state land, camp at tourist park, rent a rustic cabin at Harlowe Lake from the state, rent somone's vacation cabin, stay in a hotel, accommodations are endless in that area. Wife and I just spent a week between there and copper harbor and we did the remote camping on state land, had a blast. Message me if you go and need some pointers, I lived in Marquette for 5 years.

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matjtom90 (Jun 24, 2015 at 15:51)

I saw the picture of Little Presque and immediately thought that looked familiar, that island has some awesome cliff jumping spots on the north side. I can also vouch that Marquette has so amazing trails unlike anything else in the midwest.

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SeaHag (Jun 24, 2015 at 23:38)

Just had my first visit as part of the IMBA Great Midwest Summit...FANTASTIC TRIP! I can't wait to go back and ride some more. It no longer sucks to live between the two great mountain ranges! :-P

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northwoods1 (Jun 24, 2015 at 10:11)

Don't forget to check Black Rock brewery...they had ski videos playing when I was there over the winter!

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jfactor1 (Jun 24, 2015 at 12:33)

Mmmmm....Grand Rabbits Cream Ale. Sadly I'm currently out. Have to stock back up next trip.

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AllMountin (Jun 24, 2015 at 20:28)

Enjoyed the Barleywine and 51k. I'm sure the rest is solid, as well.

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dans275 (Jun 24, 2015 at 7:16)

Make sure to check out Rock Bottom, atop benson grade, starts on pipeline between Jethro and Down Dogger.

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UPBike (Jun 24, 2015 at 6:32)

Can't wait. Sick course for the XC. Tons of great singletrack.

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daddyurbs (Jun 26, 2015 at 1:10)

I live in Michigan and am yet to find any jumps worth while to call big lol.Boyne mountain has some good trails as well,and isn't all the way up in bfe ,which might as well be considered Canada,not Michigan. Also Yankee springs will bring as much enjoyment you will ever need and its only half way in the middle of Michigan.

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theseanp (Jun 26, 2015 at 8:39)

boyne highlands is shaping up nicely. the run "mortition" has got some great features. just wish they would run a different lift. 18minutes up for a 400-500ft decent. that being said, im pretty sure its the only lift sevice park in LP.

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kickstand1 (Jul 22, 2015 at 8:22)

Cannonsburg has some stuff going up, but they don't run the lift. Marquette is only about 2.5 hours past the bridge, it's not that far of a drive. Especially considering the terrain/trails. Wife and I just spent a week up there with our XC bikes and had a blast. If you want "big" jumps Marquette has plenty.

Crystal Mountain runs their chairlift also. But Boyne Highlands has much better trails.

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daddyurbs (Jul 26, 2015 at 20:56)

Ive been to crystal mountain snow boarding before,but was unaware they had mtb trails in the summer time.I love yankee springs,but its pretty sandyin alot of area's,but hey its closer to the coast and we know how the dunes are in Michigan

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matjtom90 (Sep 6, 2015 at 10:57)

daddyurbs, if you're looking for jumps come to Copper Ridge in Traverse City, it has tons of them. Look up the Copper Ridge Riders Association on facebook for more info.

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daddyurbs (Sep 10, 2015 at 23:37)

Yeah i hear its really nice up that direction.I need to get some funds around for lodging and such,or heck its warm enough for a tent still lol.The pictures I have seen of it look amazing compared to my south west trails

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Travel-Marquette (Sep 11, 2015 at 9:18)

The Marquette MTB Enduro is a sweet, low key event that samples a good mix of trails, it's coming up Oct 3. Or if you're into sufferfest style pain cave experiences Sept 26 is the inaugural Marji Gesick 100 (10,000 ft of climbing over 100 miles).

marquetteenduro.com
www.facebook.com/marjigesick100

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theseanp (Jun 24, 2015 at 6:59)

nice to see em run lifts at Marquette mtn. copper has killer trails to. would like to see some vid of the "eh" line

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blizzardmk (Jun 24, 2015 at 7:15)

The jumps aren't huge, but lots of fun with good flow.

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blizzardmk (Jun 26, 2015 at 6:07)

My comment was only about "Eh Line"

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Telebikes (Jun 24, 2015 at 7:30)

Very excited for this weekend! Its gonna be rad!

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crewmember (Jun 24, 2015 at 17:43)

to make the drive up or work around the house....lets be serious time to ride