After Galena ?

[ragtop69gs]

After the rally in Galena, I am thinking about heading to the Upper Peninsula in Michigan and seeing Lake in the clouds, Copper Harbor, Pictured Rocks, Tahquamenon Falls, Mackinaw Island before heading for the barn.

 

I'm asking any folks from Wisconsin and surrounding area's if they have a nice route from Galena up to the Porcupine Mts.? Avoiding interstate travel. Should I plan 1 or 2 days to get up there, my wife is riding her trike and is not crazy about 10-12 hour rides. Where would be a good halfway motel ?

 

Thanks for looking.

[Carbon_One]

Can't help too much with info but you just might have some company on the way home.

All good places to stop and see along the way. Been a while since getting into the western end of the UP.

Larry

[Prairiehammer]

Here is our trip around Lake Superior in 2011. We hit most all the places you are seeking. Although, Galena wasn't part of THAT trip, you can see that we took a meandering route home from Copper Harbor to near Galena (Freeport). Zoom in and you can see the route numbers.

There is not a QUICK route from Galena to the UP if the Interstates are out of the picture.

 

http://goo.gl/maps/epPwP

[bongobobny]

Can't help too much with info but you just might have some company on the way home.

All good places to stop and see along the way. Been a while since getting into the western end of the UP.

Larry

Ditto!

[rmac345]

Jay;

PM me and I can get you the route to see all of you list starting at the bridge....

[Flyinfool]

There are some members that will be heading in that direction to get home and will know the better roads to take.

If you are thinking of making it a 2 day, the Wisconsin Dells are close to halfway.

[leo3wheel]

Okay, my antenna are up... Sounds interesting...

[Wade 2000]

Ok we are going around Lake Superior on the way home and probably camping along the way. Plan is to head to Duluth MN and then north around lake back through Sue St. Marie and Makinac bridge then 23s. Plan is to take our time so if you are in for it let me know.

[ragtop69gs]

Okay, my antenna are up... Sounds interesting...

 

Leo, you are welcome to come along as far as you'd like.

 

Ok we are going around Lake Superior on the way home and probably camping along the way. Plan is to head to Duluth MN and then north around lake back through Sue St. Marie and Makinac bridge then 23s. Plan is to take our time so if you are in for it let me know.

 

Sounds nice Wade, we're going to do the south shore, no camping for us while the wife is traveling with me.

[Wade 2000]

Leo, you are welcome to come along as far as you'd like.

 

 

 

Sounds nice Wade, we're going to do the south shore, no camping for us while the wife is traveling with me.

 

 

No prob we will see you at the IR if you change your mind or anyone else wants to throw in we are an easy going bunch

[Brake Pad]

Yeah, I did 5 night at the resort, But I will not there one night, riding up to WI & MN, and back down to Iowa, following the river

 

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Edited March 30, 2013 by Brake Pad
added map

[leo3wheel]

Leo, you are welcome to come along as far as you'd like.

 

 

Sounds nice Wade, we're going to do the south shore, no camping for us while the wife is traveling with me.

 

Jay, Interested in seeing this area. Keep me in the loop about your plans. We are retired, so schedule is no issue, and we will also use a motel. Thanks!

[bongobobny]

Yup!! Becky is not the camping type!!!

[Rick Haywood]

Yeah, I did 5 night at the resort, But I will not there one night, riding up to WI & MN, and back down to Iowa, following the river

 

https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Chestnut+Mountain+Resort,+West+Chestnut+Mountain+Road,+Hanover,+IL&daddr=42.6899662,-90.6915245+to:42.7475438,-90.8269086+to:43.046541,-91.140866+to:43.7892984,-91.3024901+to:La+Crosse,+WI+to:IA-76+S%2FGreat+River+Rd+to:42.929301,-91.1785014+to:42.6458754,-90.9144971+to:Central+Ave+to:Chestnut+Mountain+Resort,+West+Chestnut+Mountain+Road,+Hanover,+IL&hl=en&sll=42.418895,-90.445633&sspn=0.418194,0.891953&geocode=Fci8hQId2rOc-iH01QjwJ7Hy2ClTXV9qpcbihzH01QjwJ7Hy2A%3BFa5liwIdPCiY-in_D906udD8hzEw9GJXD6cmoQ%3BFZdGjAIdZBeW-imJMNDFK8T8hzGcUr-NHGMV_Q%3BFY3WkAId_kyR-ikPrViae4P8hzGltUU6eR8CiA%3BFfIrnAIdptWO-inf5LDe9_37hzHW3yZc_JcFKA%3BFQxbnAIdY8uP-imVszJn31T5hzGwIjcZFYipfw%3BFdx4kQIdV5aQ-g%3BFZUMjwId-7mQ-inB1iIzeZ78hzEoWn_ItzFaxw%3BFXO5igIdP8GU-im5Sei3PLb8hzHHy7lmc_uTag%3BFZy-iAIdw3CY-g%3BFci8hQId2rOc-iH01QjwJ7Hy2ClTXV9qpcbihzH01QjwJ7Hy2A&oq=chestnut+ski&t=h&dirflg=ht&mra=ls&via=1,2,3,4,7,8&z=9

 

We will have a ride that will follow almost the same route you are riding

[spike13]

hwy 107 from Merrill to Tomahawk is a great stretch of road to ride. The Highground in Neillsville is a great place to stretch your legs. I have been told to ride hwy 55 up north of Shawano but have not made it yet.