Ishpeming - what's the scoop?

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t_man

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Our group is scheduled to be based out of Ishpeming next week. We've ridden from Munising through Ishpeming up to Big Bay and back a few years ago but that is the only time we've been in the area.

Any suggestions on routes / loops to ride, things to see, places to eat, etc.? Reasonably aggressive trail riding only, and we cover some pretty good miles.

I'm thinking head over/up to Mt. Arvon and L'Anse, and the Big Bay loop again. What else is "must see"?

TIA

T_man
 
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chicagosledder

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I just came back last weekend from Republic which is just south of Ish, and I can tell you the conditions are some of the best I have ever been in. I don't have any suggestions because it was my forst timme up there. I will tell you one thing I will be back this season.
 
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indybru

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Great location you can do 4 great loops, once you see a map it would be easy to figure out.
I have an old map so the loop going to Republic and then going west on a newer trail (don't know the number) will eventually get you to Sidnaw. Trail 8 is a great trail from Sidnaw back to Ishpeming it's mostly if not all trail 8 and the scenery is awesome and you have a bit of everything but I love the rock formations.. 2nd loop to Big Bay back on trail to Marquette, 3rd loop west to Republic trail 5 south catch the power lines and hills south toward Sagola eventually you want to catch 32 east and 33 to Gwinn, north to 8 back. 4th loop would be head north to Big Bay go west on trail 14 Mt Arvon to L'Anse you can either backtrack or go to 15 and catch 8 again to continue east to Ishpeming. I think you will have a great time plenty of areas to explore.

Happy trails.
 
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