MARQUETTE COUNTY, MI-- The Iron Ore Heritage Trail has been selected as a Pure Michigan Designated Trail.
The 47-mile, year-round, multi-use, interpretive trail stretches across the Marquette Iron Range from Harvey to Republic.
The designation is an effort between Pure Michigan and the Department of Natural Resources to raise awareness of Michigan’s strong position as the nation’s Trail State.
The IOHT met the four criteria for designation. They include providing a quality trail experience; clear information for users; broad community support; and a sustainable business, maintenance and marketing plan.
This year marks the first round of designations in which six trails and four communities were recognized as the inaugural Pure Michigan trails and Pure Michigan Trail Towns. The IOHT was the only trail in the Upper Peninsula that was selected; however, the City of Houghton and Village of Newberry were among the designated trail towns.
