I've got a group of us planning on coming up at the end of january. Planning on backpacking. So far the plan was to leave watersmeet on day one and head to Copper Harbor or Lac La belle area, day two to marquette/big bay, and day three back to watersmeet. Are these legs all feasable. Anyone got a link to online UP trail maps. We would like to be able to not book rooms ahead of time and kind of wing it incase plans change but don't know how well walk ins would work in these areas. Do places like the mariner, casino in watersmeet etc. book full alot. Any recommendations on where to stay in marquette or big bay area? On the trail and walking distance to the bar would be great. If I remember correctly there isnt a trail going from Houghton to Baraga without backtracking. I've heard that people ride the canal down but have always been iffy about doing that in the past. With this years cold is it safe to run the canal down? If its one of those "you'll be fine, just don't stop deals" we're not interested. Also, I remember a posting awhile back about someone in the UP who will pick up your broke down sled and haul it back to the trailer for you. Anyone got a number for this guy. Don't want to Jinx us but might be a good thing to have. Thanks for any information.
Tom
Tom