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SNOWMOBILE VACATION GUIDE ADVERTISING SECTION

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Iron County

Located in the long shadows of the snow-making Lake Superior , the Hurley / Mercer area of Iron County averages about 200 inches of annual snowfall , making it the leader for outdoor winter recreation . When nobody else has snow , it ’ s likely that this area does . And while here , you ’ ll experience smooth trails and great trailside amenities . The smooth trails in the Hurley area are thanks to the White Thunder Riders

Snowmobile Club . This hard-working group of volunteers takes care of about 250

Hurley , Wisconsin

Average 200 + Inches of snow annually Over 500 Miles of Groomed Trails

HURLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www . hurleywi . com 715.561.4334

miles of state-funded trails in the Northern part of Iron County . Near Mercer , the Mercer Area Sno-Goers are in charge . The work involved in ensuring the trails are well marked and brushed means that this is a year-round job .

Aside from the meticulous maintenance , what makes Iron County trails especially wonderful are the scenic routes through vast county , state and national forests . You can ride to Lake Superior or to the top of one of the Penokee Mountains to gaze over incredible vistas . From the main state trails that can get you to neighboring towns in a hurry to twisting club trails that take you over interesting terrain deep in the forests , there ’ s a wide variety to explore .

Great trailside amenities are abundant throughout the area . If you are visiting for the first time stop in the Hurley Chamber , where staff will help you with routes , places to eat , where to stay and a list of “ must see ” areas in the region . Hurley and Mercer feature copious amounts of lodging , restaurants , shopping and entertainment .

Another unique quality of this area is the people . The locals like to say that they ’ ve never met a stranger . Local riders are eager to assist with easing confusion at intersections , to help with a sled if needed and to offer a warm welcome to the Northwoods .

Make plans to visit Iron County . For more information , go to hurleywi . com .

Hayward Lakes

The Hayward Lakes area is a year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts due to its dynamic landscape , pristine lakes , flowing rivers and friendly hospitality . For those who enjoy traveling on trails , though , the broad area around Hayward is the ultimate getaway . Bikers , ATV / UTV riders , hikers and cross-country skiers all rave about this destination , but for snowmobilers , riding here is particularly appealing .

The trail infrastructure is outstanding , but ultimately that would be meaningless without dependable snow . The Hayward area is located in a mini snowbelt that often gets more snow than neighboring communities , and it then holds that snow deeper into the winter .

More than 600 miles of expertly maintained and groomed snowmobile trails , many in the national and state forest land , take riders on unforgettable snowmobile adventures in Sawyer County . Neighboring Washburn , Douglas , Bayfield , Rusk , Ashland and Price counties add thousands more miles of easyto-reach , connected trails , making it easy to create loops of any size or do multi-day overnight touring .

At the center of it all is the Hayward area , with varied lodging and dining options – from folksy to fancy and everything

in between – plus plenty of other entertainment , making it the perfect hub for seemingly endless winter fun . In fact , Hayward has been a designated “ Snowmobile Friendly Community ” by the Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs since 2019 .

Major corridor trails that bisect the area can get visiting riders from point-to-point quickly on wide , well-groomed byways , while dozens of club trails carve more intimate , twisting paths through the dense woods , across frozen lakes and over snow-covered bridges .

The terrain in this part of Wisconsin is surprisingly rugged . Advancing and retreating glaciers and pre-historic rivers etched an interesting landscape that is particularly fun to explore aboard the seat of a snowmobile .

The actual trail surface beneath your snowmobile is most often groomed tabletop smooth – the many fine clubs in this area take great pride in their trail maintenance . In fact , when combined , the local clubs have the largest trail grooming fleet available anywhere .

Those trails are also impeccably marked : At virtually every intersection , you ’ ll find signage that tells you how far it is to various towns , services and establishments , all of which are accessible by trail .

Make your plans to visit the Hayward Lakes area this winter . For more information , including downloadable maps plus in-season snow and trail reports , visit HaywardLakes . com .