GCC receives grant to restore old trail

IRONWOOD — Gogebic Community College is working to rebuild bridges on an old trail that runs from the base of Mount Zion north to Slade Road.

The trail is a little more than a mile long and was created by college employees in 1981. The bridges were compromised by flooding in 2016 and are “crucial to the integrity of the trail,” according to a press release.

“By restoring the two bridges which run over Welch Creek, we are promoting personal enrichment and wellness within our community,” said GCC President Dr. George McNulty in the release.

The Gogebic Range Health Foundation awarded the college...