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 Mic and Geary at Maxwell Forest
A round of applause to volunteers, many of whom regularly volunteer for Bayfield Area Trails:
On the morning of the 26th, the wheelbarrow brigade shuttled 7 yards of wood chips to the viewing platform at the Big Ravine Headwaters. Gerry Miller skillfully loaded the wheelbarrows with his tractor loader, while Gene Lemmenes, Chris Nybo, & Kate Kitchell wheeled the chips to the platform area where Bob Feyen and Sheree Peterson raked and tamped the chips to level to the uneven ground. The chips also suppress vegetation growth to help keep the pond view open so visitors can watch nature’s show of turtles, ducks, herons, songbirds, and…yes…BEAVERS! The crew was entertained by the resident beavers’ amazing logging activity. So far, they have spared the boardwalk. But…the fall isn’t over yet. Cross your fingers!
NEXT PROJECT AT HOUGHTON FALLS PRESERVE ON OCTOBER 9th & 10th Details to follow
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 Following initial public comments, the East Rim Dual-Use Trail Working Group is launching a formal survey specifically focused on the winter use of the East Rim Trail.
The survey will be open for public comment until Sept. 11th, 2026. Community input is vital, and all submitted responses will be thoroughly reviewed and considered in the final East Rim Dual-Use Trail Management Plan.  The Bayfield Area Trails Committee is excited to announce that the Bayfield Peninsula Long-term Trails Plan, Part One, is now available online at the BAT website. The plan includes extensive maps and trail descriptions in three chapters.
 Andrew and Paris attach a tall post to a swamp pan.
 Available for Public Review Until July 29th
 On June 25th, Bayfield Area Trails (BAT) joined with the Northwest Regional Planning Commission in hosting a public meeting in Washburn to discuss the future of hiking – as well as biking and walking -- on the Bayfield Peninsula. Turnout was strong, with more than twenty-five people signing in for the BAT portion of the program -- in addition to the dozen or more current BAT volunteers and National Park Service employees who attended.
Specifically, they were asked to weigh in on the timing priority of improvements to existing trails and the priority and timing of proposed new trails and trail segments over the next five and ten years, respectively. This input will be valuable as BAT’s Planning Committee continues to work to finalize the Plan.
 The western trailhead is located behind the Red Cliff Community Health Center.
 Clayton Creek trailhead location.  Filling in the gap.
Let’s give a big round of applause to Bob Feyen, Neil Howk, Gene Lemmenes, Gerry Miller, Jamie Paterson, Rich Ryan, and Jim Steffenson for this awesome work!
 Friday's Happy Crew Bayfield Area Trails (BAT) is pleased to announce the creation of a new trail segment in the Big Ravine system, adding to its growing network of trails. It parallels the primary route of the East Rim Trail but hugs the edge of the rim, giving walkers dramatic views into, and across, the ravine.
“The roughly quarter-mile trail section provides a dedicated non-motorized alternative along this segment that is used for snowmobiling from December through March. It also terminates at the highest elevation on the East Rim where the ravine is the deepest”, said Mike Kinnee, the project leader.
 Voila the new trail! |
