BHNF Trail #16: Iron Mountain

Iron Mountain Trail is an easy hike providing beautiful views of the Norbeck Wildlife Preserve and the Black Elk Wilderness.
A very unusual feature can be seen from the trail near the Iron Mountain Picnic Ground – follow the signs to “Turtle Rock.”
There is no water along this trail.

Trail Elevation: 4,900 to 5,200 feet
Trail Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Distance: 1.4 miles total

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