Trails & Locations

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…

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…

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…

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,…

There are so many 2019 ski events within a short drive of the Iron County area, including the MECCA and WinMan Turtle River Pursuit, Ironwood’s Sisu Ski Fest, and many more. The Central Cross Country Skiing (CXC Ski) website includes a helpful map of upcoming events – check it out!

The Iron County Forestry and Parks department provides access for several cross-country ski trail systems in Iron County. The MECCA Trails in Mercer, Montreal Ski Trails in Montreal, and Uller Trails in Iron Belt are all located on county forest property. Maps are available on the Iron County Forestry website.

Iron County, Wisconsin, is home to some of the most spectacular waterfalls in Wisconsin. Iron County Economic Development has put together a website with information on some of these scenic sites in and around Iron County. Iron County, Wisconsin, Waterfalls