Hunter’s Point Trail – Copper Harbor Michigan – August 20, 2013
Hunter’s Point Park just west of town in Copper Harbor is unique place that is worth taking a little time to explore. The point protects the west end of Copper Harbor. The shoreline is mix of smooth red rocks and big big red boulders. Our kids could have spent all morning here collecting and skipping stones and climbing around on the rock formations. The trail out to the end of the point is rocky and rooted, but other than that it is an easy hike with little elevation change. If you are looking for a little longer walk you can park at the Copper Harbor Marina and walk a crushed stone path out to Hunter’s Point.
From the parking area you head out towards Lake Superior on this boardwalk. The trail to the end of the point starts down the steps to the right.
We started on the South Beach Trail.
The South Beach Trail that runs along the shore on the Copper Harbor side of the point. There were several openings where you can walk down to the rocky shore for a view of the Harbor.
A kayaker out for a morning paddle in Copper Harbor.
In just over 0.5 miles you reach the end of the point.
This is a another great place to climb around on the rocky shore.
Looking back along the north shore of Hunter’s Point.
We let Reid get out of the Backpack Carrier
When we were there much of the trail was lined with ripe Thimbleberries.
The view of Lake Superior on the North Beach Trail about 1/2 way back.
When you get back to the boardwalk by the parking area you may want to take some time to explore rocky beach that curves off to the northwest. It is about an 1/8 of a mile to the rocky outcrop at the end of the beach.
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For more on this hike see: Hiking Michigan – 2nd Edition (America’s Best Day Hiking Series)
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