Bayfield Area Trails

06/08/2026

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF PEDESTRIAN, TRAIL, AND BIKING IMPROVEMENTS ACROSS THE BAYFIELD PENINSULA

June 25, 2026 @ 5-7PM:

BAYFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTER
117 E 6™ ST. ANNEX BUILDING, WASHBURN, WI 54891

Everyone is invited! Residents, property owners, trail users, bicyclists, businesses, and visitors are invited to participate in a joint public meeting on June 25th for the Bayfield County Bike & Pedestrian Plan and the Bayfield Peninsula Trails Plan.
The event will begin at 5:00 pm with an informal open house, followed by an interactive input session at 5:30 p.m.

What will be discussed?

-Input on walking, biking, and trails
-Identify safety concerns
-Recreation opportunities
-Connecting Communities
-Priority projects

05/26/2026

When supercell storms roared through on April 17, 2026, the Big Ravine changed in an instant. A hemlock, an oak, and a white pine—three beloved landmark trees—came down across the Gil Larsen Trail below Bayfield School. Read our latest post to learn how volunteers tackled the cleanup and helped restore the trail.

Chequamegon Bay area residents will long remember April 17, 2026, when supercell storms came on fast and furious. Severe thunderstorms, high winds, and tornado warnings stretched across the cities of...

04/28/2026

UPDATE JUNE 8, 2026: In early May, 82 people responded to this survey. See what they had to say:

UPDATE JUNE 8, 2026: In early May, 82 people responded to this survey. See what they had to say.​

04/22/2026

UPDATE 5/19/2026: The trail is clear and open.
The Gil Larsen Trail is currently closed between the second and third creek crossing and at the School Trail access until further notice. The recent heavy winds blew down several large trees in the lower Big Ravine. The City of Bayfield and Bayfield Area Trails volunteers are rallying to clear the pathway as soon as possible.

04/01/2026

UPDATE 5/19/2026: These trails have reopened for hiking.
Pine Bluff and Hemlock Heights trails in the Big Ravine are now temporarily closed until end of mud season. See our latest post for all the details: https://www.bayfieldareatrails.com/news/big-ravines-pine-bluff-and-hemlock-trails-temporarily-closed

Also, the Pileated Woodpecker trail is is closed from the Pikes Creek Bridge to the intersection with the Chickadee Point Trail. See our Trail Alerts page for all closure information: https://www.bayfieldareatrails.com/trail-alerts.html

April 1, 2026: The Pine Bluff and Hemlock Heights trails in the Big Ravine are temporarily closed due to trail conditions. If you encounter wet or muddy sections, please follow Mud Season...

02/06/2026

TRAIL ALERT: The entire length of the Big Ravine East Rim Trail is now open to snowmobiles as an ungroomed trail with a posted speed limit of 15 mph. The trail segments under City and Town jurisdiction remain open to foot travel with a dog leash requirement. Read our latest post for all the details and a map showing specific trail closures.

The snowmobile trail along the Big Ravine’s east side is reopened for snowmobile use. Also known as the East Rim Trail, it travels about 1.2 miles between Lynde Ave. in the City of Bayfield and the...

12/19/2025

One more step toward accessibility for the Salmo trail!! Read about the latest work in our recent post linked below. There is still much to do on this project. Please consider making a year-end donation to keep this important work moving forward! https://www.bayfieldareatrails.com/news/leveling-the-salmo-lakewalk-trail

Make an online donation here: https://www.bayfieldareatrails.com/support.html

Author: Neil Howk

11/29/2025

We have so many fantastic plans for the trails in 2026! We can only accomplish those plans with your financial support. Please click: https://www.bayfieldareatrails.com/support.html to view donation options and more info on our 2026 plans. THANK YOU for your continued support of Bayfield Area Trails!

11/25/2025

This is one sweet little trail! And making it fully accessible to all is a dream about to be realized!! Please read our latest post and consider making a financial donation to help us complete this very important project!

The Salmo Lake Walk Trail is a ¾-mile-long hiking trail located 2.4 miles south of Bayfield on State Highway 13 across from the Les Voigt State Fish Hatchery. It travels a series of pedestrian...

11/19/2025

The beavers are back at the Big Ravine Headwaters!! Read our latest post to learn about what these marvelous engineers have accomplished:

Author: Neil Howk