Iron Belle Trail
Jump on the longest designated state trail in the nation as you hike or bike your way between Belle Isle Park in Detroit and Ironwood in the Upper Peninsula. Explore pristine forests, pass cool rivers and visit charming towns, and find out why Michigan is known as “The Trails State.” The 1,273-mile hiking route (69 % complete) incorporates a large portion of the existing North Country National Scenic Trail. It traverses the west side of the Lower Peninsula and borders Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula. The 791-mile bicycle route (64 % complete) utilizes existing multi-use trails and follows US-2, a designated national bicycling route in the Upper Peninsula.
Iron Belle Trail Links and Maps
- Interactive trail map
- Printable Maps
- North Country Trail
- Frequently Asked Questions about the Iron Belle Trail
Iron Belle Trail Articles & News Online
2018
DNR Awards $515,000 for local Iron Belle Trail Projects
2017
Construction On Pedestrian Bridge Near Hartwick Pines State Park Underway
Detroit teens get work experience in Upper Peninsula
Inaugural U.P Iron Belle Trail Ride Rolls Out Of Ironwood This Week
Bike riders take inaugural tour across UP
Oakland County educator goes from back injury to biking across Michigan, Iron Belle Trail
DNR Awards Area Iron Belle Grants
DNR Advisory Panel to Meet in Marquette Township
Scouts Invited to June 3 Iron Belle Trail Challenge
Ortonville Seeks Funding for Iron Belle Trail Connector
Grant money awarded to improve areas of Iron Belle Trail
Public Hearing Planned to Discuss Iron Belle Trail