COPPER FALLS MINE

NAME: Copper Falls Mine
COUNTY: Keweenaw
ROADS: 2WD
GRID: 1
CLIMATE: Cold winters with extremely heavy snow,persisting into May some years; cool mild summers
BEST TIME TO VISIT: Summer 		COMMENTS: Some buildings used as summer residences.
REMAINS: A few residential buildins left
The site was first settled in 1845 or 1846. A vein of native copper was exposed in a waterfall. Submitted by: Chuck Meyer


Copper Falls Mine
Courtesy Chuck Meyer


A restored summer residence along the Copper Falls Loop
Courtesy Ryan Hill


No, my camera isn't at a funny angle
Courtesy Ryan Hill


Putting faith in a rickety old bridge
Courtesy Ryan Hill


Crossing the divide
Courtesy Ryan Hill


Reaching the top of the loop, there is still more to see
Courtesy Ryan Hill

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