Behind the Design: Heritage Trail

Behind the Design: Heritage Trail
Behind the Design: Heritage Trail

The Iron Ore Heritage Trail spans 47 miles, connecting Harvey to Marquette to Ishpeming and beyond.

Behind the Design: Heritage Trail

This trail follows the old mining roads which connected the inland mine shafts to the harbors of Marquette. Acting as a recreational corridor, all types of travel are permitted. "If you  walk, bike, run, inline skate, wander into natural places, ride a horse, cross country ski, snowmobile, consider yourself a  history buff or ride an ATV…this trail is for you!" Visit ironoreheritage.com to learn more about the history of this multi-use trail.

There are many trailheads along the way marking significant places. To see a map of the trail click here.

Behind the Design: Heritage Trail
Rock containing Iron Ore lining the trail then and now.
Behind the Design: Heritage Trail