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Our Mission

To sustain and create a high-quality network of diverse trails within the Bayfield Peninsula with active community engagement and support.

Our Vision

Bayfield Peninsula trails enhance individual and community wellbeing by connecting people with nature and each other. With a focus on silent sports and inspired by a strong land stewardship ethic, we collaborate with all trail users to advance social, environmental, and economic sustainability.​

Memorandum of Understanding

Read our Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This is a broad agreement among all partners that outlines goals and operating principles. 
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Our Work

Check out our priorities and ongoing projects. Our focus is on community partnerships, sustainability and the protection of our sensitive environment.
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Meet Our Team

@ Kate Kitchell

Town of Bayfield​ 

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@ Erika Lang

Landmark Conservancy 

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@ Ashley Huinker

Treaty Natural Resources Division - Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

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@ Fred Clark

City of Bayfield Parks & Recreation Committee

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@ Lindley Mattson

Bayfield County Department of Forestry

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@ Steve Ballou

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

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@ Chuck Finn

Ashwabay Outdoor Education Foundation

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@ Peter Rothe

Town of Bell

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@ Mike Bunch

Town of Bayview

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Subcommittees

Trails

We assist the Bayfield Area Trails committee in maintaining and enhancing its existing trails and developing new trails.

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Communication

We share the Bayfield Area Trails' story using various print and online communication channels.

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Additional Partners

@ Will Krift

Trails Anonymous
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@ TJoseph Media

Website - TJoseph Media
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Our Partners

We work cooperatively with many groups to maintain and expand all kinds of trail opportunities in the Bayfield area. From hiking and biking to snowmobiling and ATV’s, we believe there is a place for all responsible trail users. Our cooperative efforts include developing and implementing plans for new trail connections, enhancing public information online and in the field, promoting education and stewardship, sharing skills and resources to support trails, recruiting and developing trail volunteers and building public support for trails.

We welcome new partners who share the passion for making trails accessible and enjoyable for residents and visitors in the Bayfield area.

Our current partner list is below. Click each name to learn more.

Ashwabay Outdoor Education Foundation
Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau
Bayfield County
Bayfield Nordic
City of Bayfield
Landmark Conservancy
North Coast Cycling Association
The Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
​Town of Bayfield