UP SECTION 6

NOTES: mixed terrain pavement, gravel, two track

RESUPPLY/CAMPING NOTES:

MILE 440.3 Greenland. Two bars/restaurant and general store

MILE 442.4 Mass City. Bar, Gas station, store and lodging.

MILE 449.2 Rockland. Bar restaurant and lodging.

MILE 478.3 White Pine (just west of route). The Konteka lodging, store, restaurant.

MILE 483.9 Silver City. Lodging only.

MILE 486.5 Porcupine Mountains State Park. Camping and water.

MILE 494.1 Finish: Lake of the Clouds overlook - Porcupine Mountains State Park

ROUTE DESCRIPTION:

MILE 440.4-449.2

Leaving Greenland the route passes Adventure Mine which is of cultural and historical

significance. There is a water spigot in the parking lot. Shortly after the route passes

through Mass City which has a general store. Not long after leaving Mass City the route

becomes much more rocky and rugged and is primarily used by ATVs. Use caution on the

descents as they are fast. There are a couple of large climbs before the final descent into

Rockland. There is a bar in Rockland along with minimal resources.

MILE 449.2-471.9

A long paved descent takes the route out of Rockland towards Victoria. There is a very

steep and arduous paved climb up to Old Victoria which is a site of cultural and historical

significance. The route soon leaves the pavement and follows the ridge of the Trap Hills

westward. Several prolonged climbs and descents mark this section. The gravel roads

contain large rocks and the conditions vary. At mile 463.8 the route hits pavement.

MILE 471.9-494.1

The route is entirely paved the last 22 miles to the finish. There is a small store and

restaurant in the town of White Pine. As of summer 2020 there wasn't much other than a

hotel in silver city (bar/restaurant permanently closed). The finishing stretch up the 107th

Engineers Memorial Highway is beautiful with many spots to stop and enjoy Lake Superior.

The final climb is lengthy and the last half mile is very steep to the finish. Porcupine

Mountains Wilderness State Park is a true gem and worth exploring.

MILE 494.1 End of the Upper Peninsula section at Lake of the Clouds overlook!