Nashwauk Area Chamber of Commerce

From Timber to Taconite to Steel

We're getting our Autumn on!

MESABI TRAIL: A trail currently covering 75 miles of paved path to walkers and bike riders, connecting communities such as Grand Rapids, Nashwauk, Keewatin, Hibbing, Chisholm, Mt. Iron and Virginia.  You can access the trail from many neigbouring campgrounds and parks. Click here for more information

ATV & SNOWMOBILE TRIALS: Snowmiles visiting the Iron Range will be thrilled with more than 2,000 miles of groomed snowmobile trails connecting Eveleth to International Falls or Grand Rapids to Ely. Take the Nashwauk Connection and cruise the local trails, or pick up the Taconite Trail for a marathon of fun in the snow! ATV'ers will be enjoy the access to numerous trails in the area. We are located only minutes from the Alborn trail. From there you can connect to many more great trails. Click here for more information

HAWKINS OBSERVATION PIT: People who never saw the mines in their glory during full operation are amazed when they look out over the Hawkins Mine. The Hawkins mine was the first mine in Itasca County, shipping out 25-million tons of iron ore between 1902 and 1962. The observation deck is located at Central Avenue and 1st Street.

SUMMER & WINTER RECREATION: The City of Nashwauk offers winter ice skating at the Nashwauk Recreation Center. Located within the city is also two baseball fields and a football field. There is also a basketball court and a large playground.

NASHWAUK RV PARK: The City of Nashwauk RV campers and tenters a place to stay. With full service water, sewer and garbage, this a perfect location to spend time. Located near by is a picnic area, a pavilion (can be rented) and showers. More information can be found at the City's website at www.nashwauk.govoffice.com


HUNTING & FISHING: This area is known to offer hunters and fishermen a great getaway. There are literally thousands of lakes in the Nashwauk area, stocked with Northern Pike, Muskie, Bass, Walley and a variety of pan fish. It's also a hunter's paradise, offering excellent conditions for Deer, Black Bear, Ruffed Grouse, Duck or Geese.