ICORE, in partnership with the town of Mercer, has initiated a new project to investigate the expansion of the current Mercer bike trail which is part of the “heart of Vilas County” paved trail system (currently 52 miles). This expansion would extend the current trail through the town of Mercer and along County Road J to the intersection at County Road W, near Winman Trail Park. This would create an ideal and desirable biking loop through Mercer thereby expanding the current Heart of Vilas County Paved Bike Trail system which has recently been granted the official designation as a National Recreation Trail.
Mercer Bike Trail Expansion Latest Updates
Every gift, large or small, brings us closer to a trail that families, friends, and neighbors can enjoy for years to come. Will you make a gift today? Fundraising Doner Recognition Levels $25,000+ | Visionary: Prominent 7.5” X 5” trailhead plaque and permanent Visionary recognition on our website and on our 2027 Mercer Bike Fest…
A Mercer Bike Trail Expansion update was given at the ICORE Annual Meeting on October 20th, 2026. Brenda Nelson shared a PowerPoint presentation on the case for the project’s imprtance. project’s. The project’s new logo/branding and the new name for 26-mile loop we are creating is the “Loon Loop”. Brenda reviewed the case for…
The Mercer Bike Trail Expansion is a priority initiative led by ICORE (Iron County Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts), guided by both the Town of Mercer Comprehensive Plan and the Iron County Strategic Outdoor Recreation Plan. PROJECT OVERVIEW The Town of Mercer is fully supportive and prepared to move forward with Phase 1 construction of the multi-use…
Mercer Bike Trail Expansion Update – October 2025 Overview: 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 24-mile loop through Mercer, adding to the current 52 miles of bike trail already…
Current Mercer Bike Trail Improvements: Ongoing bike trail maintenance contract between Mercer Parks Board and MECCA Mercer Bike trail logo created; trail signs designed and installed; including mileage markers and Natl Rec Trail signs. QR code leads to trail maps and new town of Mercer maps New trailhead at Carow Park with kiosk, air…
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
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!
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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…
Mercer Bike Trail Expansion Spring 2023 Update Progress is being made on the Mercer Bike trail expansion despite a few hurdles along the way. We have worked with the engineering firm Becher-Hoppe and the Northwest Planning Commission to help us collect and organize information to submit a TAP (Transportation Alternatives Program) grant to the Department…