Iron River, Wisconsin

Area Information

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Welcome to Iron River, Wisconsin, the hub of ATVing in Bayfield County. Iron River is the intersection of a number of major trails in the county with the Tri County Corridor running right through the town, providing easy access to lodging, fuel, food and entertainment. 

• The Battle Axe (Trail # 3) starts just east of town.  It is the beginning of a 90+ mile loop around the gorgeous Chequamegon National Forest.  The breath taking view of Old Baldy can be seen from the Battle Axe Trail. 
• Take the Wally Polk Memorial Trail (Trail #40) to Port Wing and follow the route through town to see and smell the cool, peacefulness of Lake Superior. 
• There is access to Herbster from the Leanne Trail (Trail #1) 
• Visit the Valhalla Overlook for a view from an old ski lift along the beautiful Valhalla Trail (Trail #31).  Washburn can be accessed for the top of the Valhalla Trail.  Ashland can be accessed via the Moquah Spur (Trail #63) and the Tri-County Corridor (#2).  Follow the scenic Iron River Trail back to Iron River. 
• Following Trail #31 south from the Tri-County Corridor will take you on a loop to Delta. Visit several resorts and wonderful restaurants along the way. 
• Heading west from Iron River you can take the Lake Ameek (Trail #24), Bear Paw (#7), Buckskin (#31) and Horse Pasture Grade (#6) for a 60+ mile loop to Drummond and back. You’ll travel beautiful an Aspen forest and a Ruffed Grouse habitat reserve. Don’t forget to visit The Bear Creek Falls along the way.  You can take the left fork and visit Barnes too.