All Iron County Snowmobile trails are officially closed effective 3-11-10. Thank you all for another safe season!

DOWNHILL SKIING Big Snow Country

Iron County lies in the heart of Big Snow Country, with mountains of the most dependable, fluffy, white snow you can find in the Midwest. Four major downhill ski areas lie in Big Snow Country, with Wisconsin’s largest downhill ski area, Whitecap Mountains, right here in Iron County. Other Big Snow Country ski areas; Big Powderhorn Mountain, Blackjack Mountain and Indianhead Mountain are located within 10 miles of the Iron County border in Michigan.

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

Discover Iron County's excellent cross country ski trails--groomed and track set by clubs and volunteers. The Montreal Trails pass by the remnants of the Montreal Mining operation and provide a variety of options to ski the right distance and difficulty for your ability. For the ultimate in scenic beauty and challenging skiing, the Uller Trail surpasses all others, winding through the Penokee Range for 19 miles to Hurley. If you don't want to ski the whole trail, try the spur trails for a taste of the scenery, without the distance.

Experience the Mecca Trails near Mercer, with the rolling terrain, vistas of the Little Turtle River & Flowage and a variety of vegetation from aspen to pine plantation. They offer an annual moonlight (candle lit) ski. The Cedar Trail in Gurney follows ravines and plateaus to Lake Superior…watch out for the deer! The cross country trails also double as great hiking trails during the off season!

SNOWSHOEING

There's no better way to begin snowshoeing than just going out and doing it. Snowshoeing is the fastest growing winter sport because it is easy to learn, virtually inexpensive, poses little risk of injury and is a great way to exert energy during the winter months.

The Schomberg Park Snowshoe Trail offers a picturesque snowshoeing opportunity. The trail is made up of two loops, each one about .85 miles totaling about 1.7 miles. This trail has easy terrain and you'll see a vareity of forest types and management practices. The trail is marked to scenic trail standards with blue daimonds and snowshoe trail signs. Enjoy this scenic area of Iron County and the bountiful snowfall it receives. Please stay on marked trail for your safety. Contact us for your snowshoe trail map!

SNOWMOBILING

We have 110.5 inches of snow to date. That's more than most areas get all year! Fresh snow and temps in the 20's is what you'll find in Iron County, along with some of the best snowmobile riding in the state. The White Thunder Riders & Mercer Sno Goers are out in full force keeping the trails in great shape. Trails are reported to be in Very Good to Excellent condition. Groomers are out 24/7, especially on weekends, so PLEASE pull over when you see them.

Over 450 Miles of uncrowded expertly groomed snowmobile trails traverse Iron County, including the famous “North Country Trail”. There is unmatched beauty, coupled with the most reliable snow in the Midwest, to provide a perfect snowmobiling experience. From Lake Superior with its gift of Lake effect snow, to the Southern Lake Country, Iron County’s trail system can’t be beat. Experience it for yourself…you’ll find out why Iron County continues to make the top of the lists in SnowGoer Magazine.

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 Get the Nordic Skiing guide and Snow Mobile Trail map at the information request page.  A downloadable version of the snowmobile trail map is available here (Acrobat required).