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James Dorian Rooks Memorial Nature Sanctuary

US-41
south of Copper Harbor

Michigan Nature Association photo
Michigan Nature Association photo


Formerly the Brockway Mountain Nature Sanctuary. With its bluffs and ridges, this dry-mesic northern forest shelters a variety of unusual plants from the fierceness of Lake Superior. Brockway Mountain is well-known for its showy spring raptor migration.

The trail is in a Michigan Nature Association Sanctuary and all sanctuary rules apply. Collecting plants, seeds, or animals or any kind is strictly forbidden. Stay on established trails. Only foot traffic is allowed - the use of all motorized vehicles or mountain bikes is prohibited. No hunting, fishing, trapping, camping, campfires, or pets are permitted. Carry out all refuse. Leave only footprints, take only pictures.

DIRECTIONS: From Hancock drive north on US-41 45.2 miles to Copper Harbor. About .025 miles past the Kewenaw Mountain Lodge entrance, and .5 miles before the intersection of US-41 and M-26, look for the MNA sign on the north side of the highway, and park in the designated area at the trailhead.

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