Fort Wilkins Historic State Park
Managed by Michigan Department of Natural Resources
207 acres4.2 mi of trail
Fort Wilkins PathwayLake Superior TrailFort Wilkin's Pathway
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Copper Harbor
22% of Copper Harbor’s land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. The biggest trail networks: Fort Wilkins Historic State Park (4.2 mi), Hunter's Point Park (1.5 mi). 22% of Copper Harbor’s land is conserved, about 212 acres.
Conserved land
22%
212 acres · of 1.5 sq mi of land
Trails
8.1 mi
5.4 per sq mi of land
Park land
302 ac
1,854 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
4.0 mi
4.0 mi paths
Lakes & rivers
2
4 boat launches
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Fort Wilkins Historic State Park, with 4.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Hunter's Point Park
Park
75 acres1.5 mi of trail
Hunter's Point Hiking Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trailheadWebsite ↗
Keweenaw Underwater Preserve
Nature preserve
563 acres0.1 mi of trail
Hunter's Point Hiking Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trailhead
Copper Harbor Marina
Managed by Michigan Department of Natural Resources
4 acres0.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trailhead
All 6 parks & preserves
Fort Wilkins Historic State Park207 acres · 4.2 mi of trail · Michigan Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsHunter's Point Park75 acres · 1.5 mi of trail
DirectionsKeweenaw Underwater Preserve563 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsCopper Harbor Marina4 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · Michigan Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsDonny Kilpela Memorial Park2 acres
DirectionsBrockway Mountain Lookout1 acres · Keweenaw County
DirectionsWho protects it
212 conserved acres
22% of Copper Harbor’s land. Water is left out: Copper Harbor has 1.5 square miles of land and 0.9 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Copper Harbor’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State parks212 ac
State Historic or Cultural Area · 212 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wilkins State Historic Park State Historic or Cultural Area | State parks | 212 | Open |
Things to do
12 places to go in Copper Harbor
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Copper Harbor
3 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Boat launches in Copper Harbor
Copper Harbor Boat LaunchIn Copper Harbor Marina
DirectionsFort Wilkins State Park Boat Launch
DirectionsLake Fanny Hooe Boat Launch AccessFee · In Fort Wilkins Historic State Park
DirectionsPlus 1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Scenic views in Copper Harbor
Brockway NoseIn Brockway Mountain Lookout
DirectionsPlus 1 scenic view without a name on the map.
Picnic areas in Copper Harbor
1 picnic area without a name on the map.
Campgrounds in Copper Harbor
Organization CampgroundIn Fort Wilkins Historic State Park
DirectionsTrail's End CampgroundFee
DirectionsTrails & water
5 named trails and 2 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 0.9 miUnpaved · 1.4 mi
Fort Wilkins Pathway1.7 mi
Hunter's Point Hiking Trail1.3 mi
Fort Wilkins Gardens0.7 mi
Lake Superior Trail0.2 mi
Fort Wilkin's Pathway0.1 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
4.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
4.0 mi
off-road bike paths
Fort Wilkins PathwayBike route
2.3 miCourts & fields
1Basketball
1Volleyball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Copper Harbor: May to August
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 8.8 | 10.2 | 11.8 | 13.6 | 15.1 | 15.9 | 15.6 | 14.2 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.2 | 8.5 |
| High (°F) | 24 | 26 | 35 | 46 | 59 | 69 | 74 | 73 | 66 | 52 | 39 | 29 |
| Rain (in) | 2.3 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
March is the driest month (1.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 74 °F). 3.3 inches fall in October, the wettest month. The climate in Copper Harbor →
Next door
Copper Harbor and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Harbor | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Grant Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Eagle Harbor Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Copper Harbor
Where can I hike in Copper Harbor?
The longest trail networks: Fort Wilkins Historic State Park, 4.2 miles; Hunter's Point Park, 1.5 miles; Keweenaw Underwater Preserve, 0.1 miles; Copper Harbor Marina, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Copper Harbor’s trails?
Fort Wilkins Historic State Park and Hunter's Point Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Copper Harbor?
4.0 miles of bike routes are on the map: 4.0 of off-road paths. Named routes: Fort Wilkins Pathway.
Is there public land near Copper Harbor?
43,753 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Copper Harbor or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 302 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Copper Harbor neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →