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Iron County ATV Trail System

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Other Names

Iron County, Iron Horse Trail, Schomberg Park, Four Seasons ATV Trail System, Laymans Creek

Last Known StatusOpen

This trail system offers over 200 miles of ATV trails that offer numerous scenic views, beautiful waterfalls, lakes and rivers.

Camping and direct trail access to the central part of the trail system can be found at Schomberg Park, which has 14 sites with electric hookups, restroom and shower facilities and a spray wash station. An adjacent day use staging area can also be found here where there are loading ramps and extra space for parking. The northern part of the trail system can be accessed at Saxon Harbor Campground, a full service facility that overlooks Lake Superior. The campground offers 43 sites with electric and water hookups, coin operated showers, changing rooms, swimming beach, playground equipment and access to boat ramps.

Both campgrounds usually open for the season from around mid May through mid October but exact dates vary. Reservations can be made by contacting the Iron County Forestry Department but there is a small service fee that applies.

Various special events are hosted throughout the year which includes a Memorial Weekend ATV Rally and a Pumpkin Run Rally in October.

The trails themselves are open most of the year but do close for spring thaw which is usually around late March through early May. The region is also home to two of the largest waterfalls in the state and was even featured on CNN News as one of the top ten waterfalls to see in the United States.

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REGULATIONS

Permit RequiredYesWI ATV Permit
Dates OpenOpen daily except during spring thaw.
Other ATV Stickers AcceptedNoWisconsin registration or a Nonresident Trail Pass required.
Spark ArrestorYesA spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit
Whip FlagsNot Required
Maximum Vehicle WidthYes (65 inches)has entrance gate or posts
Allow Dirt Bikes, Trail Bikes and Motorcycles Motorcycles & Dirt BikesSome Areaspermitted on designated routes & roads but prohibited on trails
Allow All Terrain Vehicles / Quads / Four Wheelers ATVsPermitted
Allow Utility Terrain Vehicles, Side by Sides (SXS), RZR UTV & SXSPermitted(maximum width 65 inches)
Allow 4x4 Jeeps, SUVs and 4 x 4 Trucks with License Plates SUVs & Jeeps (registered)Prohibited
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail
4x4 (unregistered)
Prohibited
2 Stroke EnginesNo Restriction
Camping / Overnight RV Parking CampingSome Areas(camp in developed sites only)
Campfire Restrictions CampfiresSome Areas(permitted in developed campsites only)
Night RidingUnknown
Trail BlazingProhibitedriders must stay on trail
Rule Enforcement
CommentContact the Hurley Chamber for Wisconsin trail passes and ATV/UTV registrations (715) 561-4334.
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TERRAIN

Approx Size10,000 acres (16 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail200
Climate TypeForest
Elevation1400 to 1600 ft.
Trail MaintenanceMarked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose DirtThis trail has some loose dirt.Some
Hard PackThe trail has mostly hard pack terrain.Mostly
SandThis trail has no sandy areas.None
MudThe trail has some mud after it rains.Some
DustThe trail has little dust on typical days.Little
RocksThis trail has little rocks.Little
TreesThe trail has almost all trees.All
Steep HillsThis trail has few steep hills.Few
Water CrossingsThe trail has some water crossings.Some
Small JumpsThis trail has no small jumps.None
Large JumpsThis trail has no large jumps.None
BermsThe trail has few berms.Few
Sand/Gravel PitsThis county land has no sand or gravel pits.None
Single TrackThis county land has no single track trails.None
HazardsThis trail has few hazards.Few(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Easy Terrain NoviceThis trail has mostly beginner terrain.Mostly
Moderate Terrain AmateurThis trail has some intermediate level terrain.Some
Difficult Terrain ExpertThis trail has little expert terrain.Little

TYPE OF AREA

AreaMotorized Trails
LandCounty Land

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline Gasoline1-5 Miles (N)Citgo (715) 561-2901
Diesel Diesel1-5 Miles (N)Citgo (715) 561-2901
Potable Water WaterOn SiteSchomberg Park (715) 561-2697
RV Hookups RV HookupOn SiteSchomberg Park (715) 561-2697
RV Dump Station RV DisposalOn SiteSchomberg Park (715) 561-2697
Primitive Camping CampgroundOn SiteSchomberg Park (715) 561-2697
Convenience Store Conv Store1-5 Miles (N)Citgo (715) 561-2901

FEES & PASSES

ParkingYes ($5.00)
Schomberg Day Use Parking Fee
Entry(None)
Riding(None)
CampingYes
Tent: $22.00
RV: $27.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
Schomberg Campground Fees

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest CityHurley, WI
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From: Ironwood, WI
1) Take US-51 South about 10 miles
2) Look for signs for Schomberg Park on the right (west), turn here.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact InfoHurley Area Chamber of Commerce
316 Silver Street
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4334
hurley@hurleywi.com
hurleywi.com
Contact InfoIron County Development Zone
100 Cary Road
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-2922
ironcountywi.com
Contact InfoIron County Forestry Department
607 3rd Ave N Suite 2
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-2697
tara@ironcountyforest.org
www.ironcountyforest.org
CommentSchomberg and Saxon Harbor Campground Reservations
Contact InfoWisconsin DNR
P.O. Box 78701
Milwaukee, WI 53278-0701
(888) 936-7463
dnrfb@wisconsin.gov
dnr.wisconsin.gov
CommentATV and UTV Permit Info
Contact InfoTrails And Tales Outdoor Adventures
9027 US Highway 51
Hurley, WI 54534
(608) 633-1654
trails.tales@hotmail.com
CommentGuided ATV and UTV tours

RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS

Iron County Trail Photo

Iron County ATV Trail System

Photo Submitted 9/15/2014 (Thanks!)

Iron County Trail Photo

Iron County ATV Trail System

Photo Submitted 9/15/2014 (Thanks!)

Iron County Trail Photo

Iron County ATV Trail System

Photo Submitted 9/15/2014 (Thanks!)

Iron County Trail Photo

Iron County ATV Trail System

Photo Submitted 9/15/2014 (Thanks!)

Iron County Trail Photo

Iron County ATV Trail System

Photo Submitted 9/15/2014 (Thanks!)

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