We’re taking a look at the Clark Mine ruins near Copper Harbor, with H Donn de Yampert, today. There’s not too much left on the site, except the chimney smokestack, stone formations that were once part of the Clark Mining Company’s copper furnace and mine tailing piles. Visit Keweenaw’s Historical Guide to Copper Harbor says the following about the Clark Mine: “Deep in the forest along dusty dirt roads, are hidden relics of the bygone era of copper mining in the Keweenaw. Clark Mine is one of them. Clark Mining Company started working on a small vein of copper here in 1853. The property went through different hands, but mining at this site continued periodically until 1901. This underground copper mine consisted of eight shafts and three adits. Today, all that is left is the towering chimney, stone formations that were once part of the company’s copper furnace, and mine tailing piles. The mine tailing piles include many different minerals, like prehnite, analcime, cuprite, copper, and datolite. Getting to the mine is pretty easy. Take Manganese Road South (next to the Copper Harbor’s Visitor Center), through Fanny Hooe Campground, and past Manganese Falls. The road will turn into Clark Mine Road, and you should see a sign for the mine on the left. Please be advised that roads leading to the mine are unpaved. Always respect private property and explore old mine sites with caution.”

Visit Keweenaw takes us on the Cliff View Trail at Mount Bohemia next. It is an easy to moderate 1.5 to 2 hour hike that will take you through the forest and you’ll get to take in the beauty of the Keweenaw from a scenic vista with some of the best views!

Awesome pics. And really awesome jaunt on Bohemia!

Cool pictures. I don't remember ever
seeing this particular smokestack.

Lonely looking set
of a once bustling
location, I’m sure.
And a great video
of another UP hike
that I can now only
experience on this
website. Many thanks
Pasty Central!!!

I echo Deb's comment exactly. I've been that way
several times with pal Marty 4 wheelin on the
trails, I guess I'll have to make a point to check
that out here in August or September.

Very cool video as well. These days.... if me and
ol MG (Martin Gerard) can't get there in his
midsize pickup... lol ..... we won't walk it. But
I want you all to know we respect where we go and
we don't leave a footprint and we often stop and
throw other people's trash in the bed of his
truck. I never understood discarding trash in such
a beautiful place or anywhere other than a trash
receptacle for that matter!! Makes us both
extremely angry!!

I failed to mention, that's quite the smokestack for
the time period, really well done and has stood the
test of time as well!!