More Improvements at the Siskiwit River Preserve Trails

LEFT: New stone path down to the west side of the Siskiwit River created by Will Krift & Trails Anonymous.
CENTER & RIGHT: West side stairway construction.

​Bayfield County has been working hard to keep improving this beautiful preserve along the Siskiwit River while continuing to utilize our volunteers. Recently, the west side of the Preserve had some beautiful trails constructed by Trails Anonymous, adding more opportunities to view the river and extend a small loop trail back to the main west trail. Be sure to check out the intricate stonework!

​In addition, the County and BAT/CTC volunteers installed wood/gravel steps down a hillside and diversion features to minimize erosion. 

Completed new stairway on the west side of the Siskiwit River Preserve.

Erosion prevention on the west side of the Siskiwit River Preserve.

​Students from the Bayfield School District donated an Alpo Leopold bench, under the direction of Dave Doering, their Instructor, a current BAT/CTC volunteer. 

​The east side of the Preserve also had work done, focusing on improving the trails for cross-country skiing during the winter months. Work included placing gravel in low spots, some minor brushing, and trimming the orchard.

Aldo Leopold bench donated by students from the Bayfield School District.

A small new bridge will be installed by the County at the lowest spot on the trail to finalize the ski trail for winter. This will allow the groomer to continue grooming the meadow trail and to now move into the forested trail and orchard areas, expanding the ski trail system.

​A huge shout-out to Bayfield County for making these fabulous improvements and expanding our recreational opportunities near the Cornucopia area! Lindley Mattson and John Mesko, Bayfield County, and the Bayfield County Highway Department.