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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 Status | Open |
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.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | WI ATV Permit |
| Dates Open | Open daily except during spring thaw. | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | Wisconsin registration or a Nonresident Trail Pass required. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | ||
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (65 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Some Areas | permitted on designated routes & roads but prohibited on trails |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 65 inches) |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | riders must stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement | ||
| Comment | Contact the Hurley Chamber for Wisconsin trail passes and ATV/UTV registrations (715) 561-4334. | |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 10,000 acres (16 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 200 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1400 to 1600 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Some | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Some | |
| Dust |  Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | Some | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | County Land |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (N) | Citgo (715) 561-2901 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (N) | Citgo (715) 561-2901 |
 Water | On Site | Schomberg Park (715) 561-2697 |
 RV Hookup | On Site | Schomberg Park (715) 561-2697 |
 RV Disposal | On Site | Schomberg Park (715) 561-2697 |
| Campground | On Site | Schomberg Park (715) 561-2697 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (N) | Citgo (715) 561-2901 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | Yes ($5.00) Schomberg Day Use Parking Fee |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $22.00 RV: $27.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Schomberg Campground Fees |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Hurley, WI | ||
| 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 Info | Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce 316 Silver Street Hurley, WI 54534 (715) 561-4334 hurley@hurleywi.com hurleywi.com |
| Contact Info | Iron County Development Zone 100 Cary Road Hurley, WI 54534 (715) 561-2922 ironcountywi.com |
| Contact Info | Iron County Forestry Department 607 3rd Ave N Suite 2 Hurley, WI 54534 (715) 561-2697 tara@ironcountyforest.org www.ironcountyforest.org |
| Comment | Schomberg and Saxon Harbor Campground Reservations |
| Contact Info | Wisconsin DNR P.O. Box 78701 Milwaukee, WI 53278-0701 (888) 936-7463 dnrfb@wisconsin.gov dnr.wisconsin.gov |
| Comment | ATV and UTV Permit Info |
| Contact Info | Trails And Tales Outdoor Adventures 9027 US Highway 51 Hurley, WI 54534 (608) 633-1654 trails.tales@hotmail.com |
| Comment | Guided ATV and UTV tours |
Iron County Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 9/15/2014 (Thanks!)
Iron County Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 9/15/2014 (Thanks!)
Iron County Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 9/15/2014 (Thanks!)
Iron County Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 9/15/2014 (Thanks!)
Iron County Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 9/15/2014 (Thanks!)
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