This year I've decided to do this trip a little different. We will be leaving Tuesday August 30 and heading to Marquette first. This will give us more time there. 8 1/2 hour drive. We could easily do a short ride when we get there. Hotel will be the Holiday Inn. The trail leaves from the parking lot. Price per room is 150.00 per night up to 4 people per room. More info on their trails can be found here. http://www.noquetrails.org
It also appears that Marquette Mountain ski resort will be running summer lift service. Not much info out right now, will update later.


Friday we will have options. Stay in Marquette and ride some more, hit up another trail system. Doesn't matter just need to be in Copper by the end of the day. Only a 2 1/2 hour drive.
In Copper Dave Brown and I have reserved 10 rooms in 2 motels. We decided not to camp this year, because. If you would like to camp Ft. Wilkins is down the street a mile. Reservations are from Friday night - Monday morning.
Price per room 75-90 pre night. 2-4 people per room.


Let me know if you're in and what parts of the trip. I'll put you on the hotel list so you have a place to stay.