Posts by ICORE secretary
Hurley Learning Adventure Trail
The Hurley Learning Adventure Trail is a project of the Hurley K12 school. This interactive trail includes signage from Plantsmap.com, which allows visitors to scan a QR code to learn more about the plants in this native northwoods ecosystem. The Hurley Learning Adventure Trail includes 3 separate loops ranging from .36 miles to .94 miles…
Read More >North Country Trail
The North Country Trail (NCT) winds its way through Iron County as part of its 4,600-mile route through 8 states from North Dakota to Vermont. Highlights of the Iron County portion of the NCT include excellent views of the ancient Penokee mountain range, Wren Falls, Corrigan’s Lookout and an old “gold mine.” CLICK HERE for…
Read More >Meetup
ICORE and other Iron County silent sports groups use Meetup to post upcoming events. You’ll find weekly bike rides, paddles, and more in the summer, ski and snowshoe outings in the winter, and other events throughout the year. Join our Meetup (it’s free!) to get notified of upcoming events and RSVP for events that require…
Read More >Corrigan’s Lookout
Corrigan’s Lookout is located off Highway 122 in Upson, Wisconsin. The site features a .25 mile hike to rock outcrop overlooking Upson Lake to the west, the Gogebic Range to the south, and Lake Superior to the north. CLICK HERE for a map of Corrigan’s Lookout (PDF, 205 kB) Photo by jchapiewsky, used under Creative Commons…
Read More >MECCA trails incentive funding
May 24, 2019 Mercer, WI – MECCA Ski Club is pleased to offer incentive funding for groups that would like to get out and enjoy our trails. We created this fund from sponsor and skier revenue from the Turtle River Pursuit and have been awarded a generous grant from the SISU Ski Fest. If you know…
Read More >Mercer Bike Trail
The Mercer Bike Trail is a 7.8 mile trail that includes a mix of paved trails and rustic roads, with a few river and wetland bridges along the way. The route takes you from downtown Mercer to Manitowish Waters, connecting Iron County to the Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail system that winds through Mercer, Manitowish Waters,…
Read More >Northwoods Land Trust encourages Iron County conservation easements
Eagle River, WI – Thanks to a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ Lake Protection program project, owners of large stretches of natural shorelines on lakes and flowages in Iron County are now being encouraged to consider lasting, voluntary protection of their lake properties. According to Northwoods Land Trust (NWLT) executive director Bryan Pierce, the lake…
Read More >2019 Road bike group
A new group is forming for road bike group rides in the greater Mercer area. For starters, rides will begin at Carow Park in Mercer with start time at 7:30 a.m. Ride days are Wednesdays for rides of approximately 40 miles and Saturdays for a longer ride of 50+ miles. Rides speeds from 18 to…
Read More >2019 NCT Events
April 2019 update from the North Country Trail Association Heritage Chapter: We have a big year planned for the Heritage Chapter. We will complete the 3-mile section from Upson Lake to Foster Falls, complete the re-route east of Wren Falls, install the Bill Thomas Memorial Bridge over the Tyler Forks River at Wren Falls and we…
Read More >2019 Loony Pedalers
April 2019 update from the Loony Pedalers bike group: Snow berms shrinking along roads & driveways, sections of bike trail clear & dry. Lake ice cracking & popping like gunshots mixed with distant thunder, swan butts in the open shallows mooning observers on the shores. Do you feel the threat of spring all around? It’s time to…
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