Posts by ICORE secretary
Latest draft map of Mercer Bike Trail Expansion
Here is the latest draft map of the Mercer bike trail expansion that was shared at our “let’s Get Looped” event by our engineering firm, Becher-Hoppe _22038_Exhibit-FINAL PRINT-240724 _cropped
Read More >DNR Parks And Recreation News
DNR Parks And Recreation News What’s Happening In Wisconsin’s State Parks, Forests, Trails And Recreation Areas Race To Support State Parks, Forests And Trails Have extraordinary fun with “friends” this year by registering for a fun run/walk/roll event at a DNR property. Friends Groups support their local state park, forest or trail, and proceeds from…
Read More >Survey
As part of our Planning and Feasibility Study, we are collecting information from the community on the useage of the bike trail. This will help us with our final report and give us valuable information to be used with the Town of Mercer and the Department of Transportation. Link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9JCrP4v9-1OG9P2znkQlCut163RNiYdEvNa6gh638_VvW7A/viewform Thank you!
Read More >Wren Falls & Historic Gold Mine Hike
WED, JUL 24 · 9:30 AM CDT Wren Falls & Historic Gold Mine Hike This is a 6.2-mile out-and-back hike that features Wren Falls, the Bill Thomas Memorial Bridge, a scenic overlook, the site of an abandoned mine and a couple of backpacker campsites. We will leave a car at the Casey Sag Road trailhead…
Read More >Heritage Chapter July Work Weekend
SAT, JUL 20 · 8:00 AM CDT Heritage Chapter July Work Weekend Our main focus’ will be trail construction along the Potato River north of Foster Falls and Sullivan Fire Lane. Where To Stay: We have free camping available Friday and Saturday in Copper Falls State Park at Overflow Site 2 (Hwy 169, just north…
Read More >Please join us for this ICORE sponsored event on August 4th, 2024
Event Poster: Event Poster Final Raffle Poster for E-Bike – only 200 tickets max will be sold: WIN ME!Update2
Read More >DNR Parks And Recreation News-Property Highlight: Copper Falls State Park
Ancient lava flows, deep gorges and spectacular waterfalls make Copper Falls State Park one of Wisconsin’s most scenic parks. Log buildings built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s add to the park’s charm. The park offers camping, hiking, bicycling, picnicking, fishing and swimming opportunities in Loon Lake. The 1.7-mile Doughboys Nature Trail, along…
Read More >Trail Expansion – Feasibility Study Update Spring 2024
Hooray! The Mercer Bike trail expansion Feasibility study contract was approved unanimously by the Town of Mercer on February 8th, 2024. Background: ICORE initiated the Mercer bike trail expansion committee in June of 2022. This committee investigated expanding the current bike trail an additional 9 miles from Carow Park to WinMan Trails creating a 23-mile…
Read More >Bog Hike Deadhorse Trails May 16
Another Mercer May Days event – ICORE and Sunken Horse Saloon
Read More >Hike New Mercer Trail May 13
This is a Mercer May Day Event Mercer Chamber of Commerce.
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