Moquah Barrens Wildlife Area

www.fs.fed.us/r9/cnnf

The area is rolling with sandy soils and good, open views. The vegetation is a mix of open, upland jack pine barrens, red pine savanna, and mixed pine/oak forest. There are several sandy-bottomed lakes at the southwest edge of the area. The area, well known for its blueberries, is managed with prescribed fire, and has a superb late summer wildflower bloom.

Iron River, WI 54847

From Ashland, 13 miles west on US 2 to Ino to junction with Forest Road 236. Turn right (north) on FR 236 and travel about 5 miles north to the junction of FR 242. This is the southeast corner of the wildlife area. Another mile north on FR 236 brings you to the south edge of the Moquah Natural Area, the nation-Æs first Research Natural Area (marked with a sign). Numerous roads through the barrens, can be traveled by car.