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Copper Harbor Trails

Mountain bike trail conditions · Copper Harbor, MI 47.464° N  87.910° W   860 FT Verified

STAY OFF: Active damage risk

Sunday, November 8th at 6am Dries back to Caution.

Recent rain
0.4″ of rain, in the last hour
Today
49°Fsnow
  • Mon 10/26, no measurable rain, daily high 45 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Tue 10/27, no measurable rain, daily high 50 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Wed 10/28, 0.19 inches of rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then CAUTION
  • Thu 10/29, no measurable rain, daily high 57 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION then DRY
  • Fri 10/30, no measurable rain, daily high 45 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sat 10/31, no measurable rain, daily high 59 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Sun 11/1, no measurable rain, daily high 60 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY
  • Mon 11/2, 0.90 inches of rain, daily high 61 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: DRY then STAY OFF
  • Tue 11/3, 0.73 inches of rain, daily high 64 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Wed 11/4, 0.15 inches of rain, daily high 61 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Today, Thu 11/5, 0.75 inches of rain, daily high 49 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Fri 11/6, no measurable rain, daily high 36 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Sat 11/7, no measurable rain, daily high 45 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF
  • Sun 11/8, no measurable rain, daily high 51 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: STAY OFF then CAUTION
  • Mon 11/9, no measurable rain, daily high 52 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION, forecast preview, beyond the free window
  • Tue 11/10, no measurable rain, daily high 47 degrees Fahrenheit, modeled conditions: CAUTION, forecast preview, beyond the free window
Updated

Updated Thursday, November 5th, 2026 at 12:36 UTC. Verdict last changed: Tuesday, November 3rd. Official closures and current trail conditions take priority.

Modeled hourly. Closures and local conditions take priority.

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Is Copper Harbor Trails rideable today?

Not right now. The live verdict is STAY OFF: the ground is wet enough that riding would damage the trail. 0.4″ of rain, in the last hour.

CHANGED
Monday, November 2nd at 7pm
Rain moved in. Verdict dropped to STAY OFF.
Over the tracked history, Copper Harbor Trails has been rideable on 7 of the last 10 days, and too wet to ride on 3. Loam also considers soil, slope, tree cover, and drying time.

Soil and terrain at Copper Harbor Trails

Copper Harbor Trails is a mountain bike trail network in Copper Harbor, MI. Soil data at the sampled location is classified as gravelly sandy. Sandy soil can help drainage, while dense tree cover can slow drying by reducing sun and wind exposure. Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 860 ft, an average terrain slope of 2.9° and a predominant NNE-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features. Trails here include The Flow, Garden Brook and Woopidy Woo. Loam models conditions across the network; individual trails and constructed surfaces can differ from these environmental inputs. Official closures and conditions on the ground take priority.

How we check ourselves

How these factors affect drying

SoilGravelly sandy

The soil data includes about 27% rock fragments. The model uses this to adjust drainage; it does not measure how quickly every trail section dries. Drying behavior is modeled from the soil classification, not measured directly on the trail.

CanopyDense 78%

Dense tree cover can reduce sunlight and wind at ground level, slowing drying. Its effect depends on weather and local openings.

TerrainGentle

Gentle terrain can allow water to linger, but slope alone does not establish whether water pools on a trail.

FAQ

Can you ride Copper Harbor Trails right now?

The current estimate for Copper Harbor Trails is STAY OFF: active damage risk. No rideable window yet. More rain arrives before the trail finishes drying. 0.4″ of rain, in the last hour.

Is Copper Harbor Trails muddy right now?

Likely. The current estimate is STAY OFF: the ground is wet enough that riding could leave ruts. Sandy soil usually drains quickly. 0.4″ of rain, in the last hour.

What is the soil and trail surface like at Copper Harbor Trails?

The soil data at the sampled location is classified as gravelly sandy. This describes an environmental input, not a survey of every trail surface.

How long does Copper Harbor Trails take to dry after rain?

Copper Harbor Trails has no fixed drying time. Rainfall, soil moisture, shade and the weather that follows all matter. Check the current estimate and wait until the trail surface is firm.

Can you ride Copper Harbor Trails after rain?

Sandy soil can help drainage, but heavier rain, shade and the trail surface also affect recovery. Wait until the surface is firm. Check the current estimate before heading out, and turn back if your tires leave ruts.

What does a frozen condition mean at Copper Harbor Trails?

FROZEN means Loam estimates snow cover or frozen ground. It does not establish that riding is allowed or that every trail is frozen. Check posted winter access rules and watch for soft ground as temperatures rise.

What trails are at Copper Harbor Trails?

Trails at Copper Harbor Trails include The Flow, Garden Brook, Woopidy Woo, Bullwinkle and Red Trail. This is a partial list. The condition estimate covers the whole network, so individual trails may differ.

What's the terrain and elevation like at Copper Harbor Trails?

Terrain data indicates an elevation of about 860 ft, an average terrain slope of 2.9° and a predominant NNE-facing aspect. Terrain slope does not measure the trail tread or its drainage features.

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Network profile

Network profile

Soil
Gravelly sandydrainage input · modeled
Terrain
Gentleterrain slope
Tree cover
78%Dense
Elevation
860 ft
Average grade
2.9°
Predominant aspect
NNE-facing

Named trails

  • The Flow
  • Garden Brook
  • Woopidy Woo
  • Bullwinkle
  • Red Trail

This is a partial trail list. The condition estimate covers the whole network. Trail names from public agency data and © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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