4 Alerts

Please review all trail alerts before you hike the Bayfield Area Trails' system. Our goal is for you to have an enjoyable and safe hiking experience. These alerts also assist in protecting/preserving fragile & damaged landscape areas.
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Trail Alerts | Bayfield Area Trails

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#1

Big Ravine - Pine Bluff Trail
​TRAIL OPEN

The Big Ravine Pine Bluff Trail is now open. Although the upper end of the Big Ravine's East Rim Trail is still pretty muddy in some sections, it is drying quickly. We want to thank everyone for avoiding muddy trails during the last month or so, especially the Pine Bluff Trail during the temporary closure. This helps to preserve the trails and reduce the need for maintenance. 

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#2

Big Ravine - East Rim
​New Trail Access

Bayfield Area Trails is very pleased to share that Bob and Maria Fierek have generously granted public access across their property for non-motorized travel along the Big Ravine’s East Rim Trail, previously known as “The Old Snowmobile Trail.” This trail access provides an incredibly valuable connection for hikers, snowshoers, and cross-country skiers at the end of East Lynde Ave. off of north Second Street in Bayfield. Parking here is limited to on-street parking. If you park here please DO NOT turn around in private driveways. 

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#3

Frog Bay & Clayton Creek
Full Trail Closure

The Red Cliff Tribal Council has decided to close Red Cliff’s hiking trails to the general public at this time due to COVID-19 concerns. Daga (please) respect and protect the Red Cliff community and plan to visit at a later time. Miigwech (thank you)!

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#4

Brownstone Trail 
​Closure & Access Point Change

​Slumping occurred following nor’easter storms in October 2017 and 2018. Since then, erosion has continued to occur, and the trail is now completely gone in one area, leaving a large and deep gaping hole.

To help keep people safe and not cause additional damage, Landmark Conservancy has closed this section of the trail. Please, for your safety and to prevent further damage to the sensitive hillside, DO NOT enter the closed portion of the trail.

Detour Directions:

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The trail is closed between Seagull Bay Motel and Lakeshore Drive. Coming from the City of Bayfield, once you get to Seagull Bay motel, you will need to walk up the hill to Highway 13 and then turn left. You will travel alongside the shoulder until you get to Lakeshore Drive. Turn left on Lakeshore Drive and go down the hill until you meet the trail again. There is no additional access point along the reroute.

There is no parking at the other end of the trail. Chequamegon Road is a privately-owned road. There is also no parking at Wild Rice Retreat unless you are a guest there. Parking along Lakeshore Drive is tight and discouraged.

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