Thanks to committee members Laura Bertch, Katherine Maurer, Dr. The Playground Fund received close to $6,000 from the event proceeds. Snow’s Market for most all your grocery (and adult beverage) needs.The Town of Boulder Junction came out in force to support the community playground project, now in its final stages of fundraising.Blue Bayou Inn (heard great things, never been).Cold Iron Brewing (Craft Beer Tap Room – can bring your own food) Ping Pong, Corn hole.Yukon 51 (a regular stop on the ATV/Snow trails).Tom’s Café – bring cash (they don’t accept credit cards).Liberty Way Tap & Home Slice Pizza – (Home Slice delivers!).Wolf’s Den – located in the Great Northern Motel for amazing nightly food specials, a great lakeside view, and cornhole (bags).The Pines – outdoor dining, German cuisine, ice cream, along with live music most weekend evenings.Around the Corner Pub – g reat pizzas, burgers and pub flare (say hello to owner, Erin).Enjoy water sports or simply enjoying the nature, fancy lake homes, and watching for bald eagles.ĭining in Mercer is amazing! You never need to cook a single meal. Put in a Manitowish Waters and spend a day cruising the chain of lakes. Manitowish Waters is a short 15 minute drive and has full motorized access to a chain of lakes that runs all the way down to Minocqua. While Weber Lake is non-motorized, many of the nearby lakes and chains are. Many others in Iron County – check local brochures (most in Hurley area) 45 Minutes (fastest to Hurley, then SW to north of Park Falls).Interstate (Peterson) Falls Hurley, WI – ~ 25 miles north in Hurley Copper Falls State Park Black River Harbor at Lake Superior, footbridge.4 different waterfalls each with parking area.~35 Miles, 40 minutes north by Ironwood, Michigan.Lake of the Falls – small but very pretty waterfall about 5 miles from the cabin The area is full of smaller waterfalls, which you can find by googling “Waterfalls near Mercer, WI”, but if you’re looking for epic larger waterfalls, check out Interstate Falls (20 min drive) or Copper Falls State Park (hour drive). Check out their website for more information. This facility is modern and accommodates a wide variety of shooting sport interests. It is free (donations appreciated in drop box). The county shooting range is just 4 miles south of Mercer off Hwy 51. Our 7.8 mile trail is a mix of paved trails and rustic roads with beautiful bridges crossing rivers and wetlands. The Mercer Bike and Hike Trail is the northern-most portion of the 52-mile Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail system that winds through lakes, rivers and forests to connect Mercer with Manitowish Waters, Boulder Junction, Sayner, and St. Find more information on their websites:ĭOWNHILL SKIING (all near Hurley / Ironwood) MECCA trails (under 10 min drive) offer 21k of groomed XC skate, classical and showshoeing. Featuring over 25 miles of trails from beginner to expert, these trails draw people from many hours away. Whether it’s mountain biking in the summer, or XC skiing, snowshoeing, fat-tire biking in the winter, WinMan trails are amazing (and only a 15 minute drive). Say hello to the owner John, who is about the nicest boat, ATV, and snowmobile mechanic around (ok, he’s probably the only one). SS Motorsports services all your power sports needs.Check out the Mercer Area Sno-Goers for updated winter trail info. We have included a number of trail maps for you to use, but there are a number of great establishments along the way that serve food and beverages, year-round. Both routes will require you cross over Hwy 51 (please use good sense and caution). Heading south will take you to Mercer and all it has to offer. Heading north will take you towards Hurley and the majority of the trail systems. In a few hundred yards, you will cross Hwy 51 and be on the trail system. Take Weber Road as it curves north (turning into Robin Road). To access all ATV trails or the snow trails towards Mercer, turn right (east). These trails start directly across nearby Hwy 51. For snow trails heading towards Hurley, go north on Weber Road (left out of the driveway). Check out these Mercer area activities and destinations!
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