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Calumet is located in the Keweenaw Peninsula, in the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan. With an average snowfall of 240 inches, the area boasts a long and consistent ski season.

The main routes to the area are US-41 from the east, M-26 from the west, and US-141 and US-45 from the south.

The area has a number of motels and bed and breakfasts

Calumet, Michigan

All of the Bear Chase venues are located near each other. The Swedetown trails are less than a mile south of Calumet.

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Lodging

Contact the Keweenaw Convention and Visitors Bureau (800-338-7982) for a lodging list, or visit their Web site. Nearby Houghton and Hancock have a number of affiliates of national chains, an AmericInn is near the race start, and there are a number of bed and breakfasts in Calumet/Laurium and Houghton/Hancock.

 

The Great Bear Chase * PO Box 214 * Calumet, Michigan 49913
info@bearchase.org
Always two weeks after the Birkie

For event information, call Cross Country Sports in Calumet (906-337-4520)
For lodging information, call the Keweenaw Convention and Visitors Bureau (800-338-7982)

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