A tall stone stack in the forest.

Adventure Hike: Cliff Mine

Keweenaw National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Sep 28, 2019 at 2:00 PM
  • Free

Explore the hauntingly beautiful, overgrown cultural and industrial landscape of the Cliff Mine. Experience the sites of the historic stamp mill and Avery Shaft. Learn about the lives of those memorialized at the Cliff Mine Protestant Cemetery while considering the site's past, present, and future.

This hike will take place on varied terrain, with some challenging locations including going over and under downed and bent trees and traversing loose rock. Please come prepared with water and other necessary supplies for a 2-hour outdoor excursion. Long pants and closed-toed shoes are recommended.

Meet at the Cliff Mine Historic Marker on Cliff Drive southwest of its northern intersection with US-41, Keweenaw County, Michigan.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 47.375020, -88.310570

Schedule

Date:

Sep 28, 2019

Time:

2:00 PM

Duration:

2 hours and 30 minutes

Contact Information

Lynette Webber
906-483-3016
Contact Us

Event Type

  • Guided Tour
  • Hike
Tags: copper mining