Bike trails

Local communities are now getting a better sense of just how much of an impact bike trails can make through the Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation’s DIY Economic Impact Program.

The Iron Belle Trail spans over 2,000 miles of Michigan from Ironwood to Belle Isle in Detroit.A group in Iron County is working to extend that trail past Hurley to Montreal.

Biking enthusiasts in Mercer are working to expand the current trail to create a 26-mile loop.

Vilas and Oneida Counties are seeing success with the Cycling Without Age program introduced a couple of years ago.The local ADRC offices say they’ve been a great way to improve mental health and get people outdoors.

A new bike trail planned between Merrill and Wausau received more funding from the River District Development Foundation of Merrill.

Resident Ben Meyer is working with the Parks and Recreation Department to create the trail.

A near two mile extension of the Heart of Vilas County Trail in Manitowish Waters bike trail is in the works.

The Ride with Leinie event is back next Saturday the 29th for another year to help support trails in Eastern Vilas County.

A group of people in Vilas County are working to connect Eagle River to the Heart of Vilas County trail system.While they’re working to get all the communities on board with the plan, they’re continuing forward it.

Just before the snow and cold set in here in the Northwoods, the Town of Lake Tomahawk completed the latest paved bike trail in Oneida County.