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Three
counties, Douglas, Northern Bayfield and Ashland, huddle together
along the shores of Lake Superior. Leisurely trips through secluded
forest areas and along the lakeshore make this region a paradise
for avid snowmobilers.
Superior,
at the northern tip of Douglas County, has the honor of being the
western trailhead of the famous Tri-County Corridor. This trail
also known as Corridor 2 provides a straight path across Northwest
Wisconsin from Superior, through Brule and Iron River, before ending
at the eastern trailhead in Ashland. A popular side trip along the
way is the spur trail that leads to the spectacular view at Amnicon
Falls State Park.
From
the Brule area at the eastern edge of Douglas County, riders have
the option of touring the serene Lake Nebagamon area or traveling
south on Trail 27 to Solon Springs and Gordon. This region is a
favorite summer retreat for sportsmen and is a great place to watch
the wildlife during the winter months.
Journeying
east from Brule, sno-tourers are welcomed into Northern Bayfield
County by the Iron River community. A trek on the Battleaxe Trail
north leads riders to the famous Old Baldy Lookout. If you have
the opportunity to be there on a clear day you can see Lake Superior,
Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Canada. Don’t forget the camera!
Continuing north riders will connect with the South Shore Trail
offering a journey west through Port Wing and along the pristine
Lake Superior shoreline.
Choosing
to journey east, the South Shore Trail will guide riders through
the northern peninsula of Bayfield County to the communities of
Bayfield and Red Cliff where the beautiful Apostle Islands can be
seen offshore. Heading southwest from Bayfield, riders will travel
to the Valhalla Recreation Area, which provides a warming chalet
complete with a fireplace for that chance to stop and share the
day’s adventures with other riders.
Continuing
south from the recreation area, riders can once again connect with
the Tri-County Corridor. From this point Ashland, the eastern trailhead
of the corridor in Ashland County, will greet snowmobilers heading
east. Two popular choices from this area are a trek on Trail 25
south to the Clam Lake and Lake Namakagon areas or a journey southeast
on Trail 21 to Mellen, Gordon, and Butternut. From here riders can
continue south to the Park Falls area or choose to head east to
the Turtle Flambeau Flowage.
Snowmobilers
cannot make a wrong choice in this region. Great food awaits hungry
riders along the trail as well as cozy comfortable lodging.
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