A group of local residents pause for a picture while enjoying the trails at the Iron River National Fish Hatchery.

A view of Schacte Creek from the trails at the Iron River National Fish Hatchery.

Iron River National Fish Hatchery trail map.

Over the past several years, Iron River National Fish Hatchery and its friends group have developed several miles of trails for hiking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and for access to some of the 1,200 acres of property surrounding the hatchery. 

Two different loops (red and blue), allow entry to different areas of the property.     The red loop is the easier of the two since much of it is on existing roads.  Lower portions of the red loop are stroller and wheel-chair friendly.  The blue loop is longer and follows un-even terrain.  Both trails are marked about every quarter-mile and maintained for year-round use.  A field guide developed by our friends group is available and contains hand drawn pictures of local plants, animals, and flowers.  

Greater snowfall amounts this winter have resulted in quality trail conditions for cross country skiing and snowshoeing.  A group of local residents found this out in early January.  Come out and explore the trails at the Iron River National Fish Hatchery.