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Iron County Heritage Trail. US Heritage Trail. Monroe Street Heritage Route. West Michigan Pike Historic Byway. All Rights Reserved. Rustic mining camps, museums, parks and period houses usher visitors back in time as they travel the mile route and intersecting roadways. While the officially-designated Historic Heritage Trail is the 16 miles of US-2 from Crystal Falls to Iron River, the "Iron County Heritage Trail" itself is"composed of a 36 mile loop connecting 14 premier sites that provide visitors the opportunity to discover the historic and recreation resources of Iron County.

And while most of the other Heritage Routes in Michigan have been designated with a descriptive name, this route continues to be known as just the US Heritage Trail.

It was originally a network of centuries-old trails created by Native Americans. From its origins as a network of Native American trails, the US Heritage Trail became one of the most important migration routes for settlers into the Michigan territory.

The road was paved in when Ford sold over a million cars and was officially designated as a United States highway in Today the mile US Heritage Trail stretches from Detroit to New Buffalo, continuing to be the backbone of Southern Michigan and an access point for exploration and discovery. Rich in colorful character, remarkable history and an ever- changing landscape, the US Heritage Trail invites the traveler to journey its winding road, meet its people, explore its places and uncover its hidden treasures.

The area also contains 48 pre and 32 — structures, which are also on the National Register as part of the Center Avenue Historic District. The Center Avenue M neighborhood features more than structures in the National Historic Register district, many of them late s mansions of lumber barons and shipping industrialists. The route features 14 official Michigan historic markers, the most of any Michigan community outside Detroit.

So, take the road less traveled and discover the many wonders that await you along Michigan's Byways. Many thanks to those who contributed to its development. Design and production. Including Michigan's Association of Regions who provide oversight and program management of the Pure Michigan Byway program. Download the Driving Guide for a listing of current Pure Michigan Byways, complete with route information and photos. Browsers that can not handle javascript will not be able to access some features of this site.

Some functions of this site are disabled for browsers blocking jQuery. Sign up for email from MDOT! Driving Guide View the Driving Guide. Funding Resources Transportation Alternatives Program TAP TAP is a competitive grant program that funds projects such as bike paths, streetscapes, and historic preservation of transportation facilities that enhance Michigan's intermodal transportation system, promote walkability, and improve quality of life for Michigan citizens.