It really is ironic that his panniers and flag are yellow. I'm surprised he kept the cloth, given the color.

The succinct caption

Jacinto says he didn't see any building at the top at all? I would say the altitude got to him, but it's not high altitude!

A souvenir of the effort would make the effort more worthy.

Congrats to Jacinto that is one kick --- climb fully loaded . Do they still have the patches at the store at the top of Brockway Mountain that says I climbed Brockway ? One of my best touring trinkets I have kept . I am really enjoying your journal it has brought back so many memories for this old tourist .

Yes!

But I love climbing :)

Bill- I’m happy you are here and are following along. Thanks for taking the time to write.

Kelly

I agree!

I’ve always wanted to ride to Copper Harbor. I didn’t drive up there on the day that we flew to HH. Those old town’s like you describe sound great, because I do like country roads. I’ve never heard of vacant house in a resort area being called spooky!

Spoon

I don’t remember ever seeing one this color before.

Enjoy your tour Kelly! Great to be reading your journals again!

Kelly we took the Jack Stevens Trail from Hancock to Calumet , but I am sure you would not like it , it is gravel most of the way but a straight shot there and complete solitude . From Calumet we headed to Brockway Mountain drive up to the top where the view was worth
the agony of the climb and then into Copper Harbor .There is a really good bike shop in downtown Houghton that could give you the best routes . This is the peak time for tourists in the area so they may be able to route you off the main roads . This whole area is now a mecca for mountain biking On the way back from Copper Harbor we stayed along the western shoreline as much as possible

Robert,

I've heard of the Jampot. I will be sure and give Jacinto the update - although he might still be eating that cinnamon roll!

I've been enjoying the UP - I'm much more of a country sort of rider than a city rider - even if city amenities are welcome.

Do you have a suggested route to/from Copper Harbor?

Kelly

Spoon,

That is exactly where we are, across the river by all of the college fraternities! Although, we are right on the river.

I've heard from several sources that they are working on the bridge and it's a mess to get across. I've taken the google guy for a walk, there's pedestrian walkways on both sides. Hopefully there's some sort of access for us.

Kelly

Houghton - Hancock. Actually, Hancock is on the island side as I recall. I flew in there once for a day. The airport was on theHancock side. My airplane partner met with a business group exploring placing college dormitory type dwellings in the caves on the north side. I enjoyed this quaint small city complex. You’ll find it interesting.

spoon

I see the cinnamon rolls are still as big as ever . Hope Jacinto enjoyed it . I envy you two , these next 2 or 3 days are awesome to ride . Tell Jacinto he has another good sweet spot coming up called The Jampot that is run by monks .