Bayfield Area Trails Accomplishments

We have accomplished so much over the past few years thanks to your support and participation! We've listed some of the accomplishments below.

Goals, Priorities and Projects | Bayfield Area Trails

Maintain and Enhance Existing Trails

Develop standard Bayfield Area Trails signage. 2022
Install standard Bayfield Area Trails signage on Big Ravine Trails. 2021
Complete Big Ravine trailhead improvements. 2021
Big Ravine West Side: Install boardwalk to address wet sections of Striped Skunk Trail 2021
Maintain Jerry Jay Jolly Trails. 2022
Pursue new Brownstone Trail re-route to avoid highway 13 curve. 2022
Explore purchase of Maki property and long-term remedy of Brownstone Trail slump. 2022
Renovate Bayfield’s Memorial Park walkway. 2022
Volunteer assistance to the NPS on the Lakeshore Trail at Meyers Beach. 2021
Assess condition and needed improvements of Raspberry River Trails. 2022 - Deemed impassable due to extensive timber blowdown
Acquire the Big Ravine headwaters and initiate trails. 2022 - Land acquired and trails started

Develop New Connections

Construct the Hemlock Heights connection in the Big Ravine. 2021
Extend the Gil Larsen Trail in the Big Ravine. 2021
Continue to explore the school trail connection in the Big Ravine. 2021
Map the route to connect the hatchery to AWB trails; initiate permitting. 2022 - New trail approved by DNR and phase 1 of trail construction completed.
Establish a consistent approach for working with willing landowners on trail crossings and easements, including agreements, signage, monitoring, and communications. 2021

Communication & Outreach

Establish a communications team. 2021
Develop a communications plan to define goals, audiences, messages, and implementation. 2021

Build Capacity and a Sustainable Organization

Establish volunteer policies and procedures with an emphasis on safety and responsible use. 2021
Establish standard project planning guidance and checklists. 2021
Establish agreement(s) for managing finances on multi-partner projects. 2022 - Agreement Established with Recreation and Fitness Resources
Expand volunteer support to the BAT organization through subcommittees. 2021 - Trails and Communications Subcommittees Established in 2021