Union Mine Trail Porcupine Mountains
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Michigan · ontonagon County

Union Mine Trail Porcupine Mountains

Moderate forest route with mining history and rolling terrain.

Rating
Length
2.8 mi
Difficulty
3
County
ontonagon

About This Trail

A 2.8-mile moderate loop exploring the remnants of 1840s copper mining operations in the Porcupine Mountains. The trail passes old mine pits, shaft openings, and historical artifacts while winding through second-growth forest. Rolling terrain with interpretive value for those interested in Upper Peninsula mining heritage.

Location

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Coordinates: 46.7608, -89.7033

Getting There

From Ontonagon, take M-64 west to Silver City, where it becomes M-107. Continue west and turn south on South Boundary Road. The trailhead is 1.7 miles south on the west side of the road.

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