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Fort Wilkins State Historic Park

Michigan · MI

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  • Operator:(906) 289-4215
  • Address:15223 US Highway 41, Copper Harbor, MI 49918 · MI
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A historic state park at the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula with a restored army fort and living history program. Camp, hike, and see two lighthouses on Lake Superior.

Source: michigan.gov

From Wikipedia

Fort Wilkins Historic State Park is a historic preservation and public recreation area operated by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources at Copper Harbor, Michigan. The park preserves the restored 1844 army military outpost, Fort Wilkins, which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. The state park's 987 acres (399 ha) include camping and day-use facilities as well as the Copper Harbor Lighthouse, built in 1866. The park is a "Cooperating Site" of the Keweenaw National Historical Park.

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Trails

All trails in Fort Wilkins State Historic Park

Fort Wilkins State Historic Park - Lake Superior Trail

Grant Township0.1 mi23 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyPoint to Point

Fort Wilkins State Historic Park - Lake Superior Trail

Grant Township0.3 mi
TrailPoint to Point

Fort Wilkins State Historic Park - Lake Superior Trail

Grant Township0.1 mi13 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyPoint to Point

Fort Wilkins State Historic Park - Lake Superior Trail

Grant Township0.2 mi7 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyPoint to Point

Fort Wilkins State Historic Park - Lake Superior Trail

Grant Township0.2 mi
TrailPoint to Point

Fort Wilkins State Historic Park - Lake Superior Trail

Grant Township0.2 mi
TrailPoint to Point

Fort Wilkins State Historic Park - Lake Superior Trail

Grant Township0.1 mi
TrailLoop
Horseshoe Harbor Trail

Horseshoe Harbor Trail

Copper Harbor3.0 mi305 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateOut & Back

Campgrounds

All campgrounds in Fort Wilkins State Historic Park
Fort Wilkins Historic State Park

Fort Wilkins Historic State Park

Copper Harbor, MIPricing varies — check with the operator
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