Ironwood

Upper Peninsula Travel & Recreation Association-UPTRA

Ironwood is located on the western end of the Upper Peninsula, 15 miles south of Lake Superior, and nestled in the Wilds of Michigan.

We are a year-round destination with world-class recreational opportunities. Home to Copper Peak, the only ski flying hill outside of Europe, which you need to see to believe. Visit the vibrant, Historical Downtown with urban appeal. Endless, untamed beauty to explore such as; waterfalls, trails to hike & bike, swim, or unwind; spring, summer, and fall are full of vibrant beauty and color.

Wintertime calls with Christmas card charm, we are rated one of the top 10 snowiest cities in the country. Ironwood has all your winter adventures covered with four ski resorts, unmatched nordic ski trails, snowshoe trails, and hundreds of easy access snowmobile trails. No matter the season, you can always Find Your North in Ironwood!

Biking Adventures

Built on wild terrain secluded in the Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Ironwood mountain biking is some of the most memorable in the U.P. Choose from five different locations in and around Ironwood for a weekend packed with riding adventures.

Hiking Adventures

Explore the Wild Peninsula and find countless paths that lead to epic escapes. Download the “Find Your North Waterfall Guide” to unleash your nature.

Stormy Kromer

You find out what you’re made of when you face the rugged splendor of a vacation in Ironwood, Michigan. And while you’re out there exploring all the attractions of our glorious Upper Peninsula, you might just find you need some rugged outdoor gear to keep you company, find out more.

Winter in Ironwood, MI

Winter in Ironwood. What’s more to say that you don’t already know. THE premier Midwest adventure for all things winter; adventurous terrain, deep snow, and miles upon miles of wilderness to explore. At the end of it all, warm up close to the fire and Find Your True Winter Escape.

Carhartt Characters, Ironwood, MI

“Up North” isn’t so much a place as it is an attitude. Making Winter Work.

Did You Know?

You can take an 800' chair lift ride to the top of Copper Peak. Sitting 1000' above Lake Superior, you can see across the lake into Canada on a clear day.

7 Great Breweries on Lake Superior

Cold Iron Brewery

North Outdoors - 2019