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WELCOME FRIENDS & VOLUNTEERS!
Trail Building Training & Orientation
Kate Kitchell, Bayfield Area Trails Committee Chair & Will Krift, Trails Anonymous
BAYFIELD AREA TRAILS
VOLUNTEER TRAINING AGENDA
• Introduction to Bayfield Area Trails: Kate Kitchell, City of Bayfield
Parks & Recreation Committee Chair; BAT Committee Chair
• Fundamentals of Trail Construction & Maintenance: Will Krift of
Trails Anonymous
• Volunteer Program Policies and Practices: Kate
• 2021 Work Plan & Opportunities: Kate
• Q&A…Discussion – MUTE - please gather your questions for the
end (use chat)
BAYFIELD AREA TRAILS COMMITTEE
Initiated in 2019
• VISION: A well-managed multiple-use
trails network interconnecting the City of
Bayfield, the community of the Red Cliff
Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and the
Town of Bayfield.
• MISSION: To create and sustain a multiple-
use trails network in and around the City
of Bayfield with active public involvement See details and goals in the
and support. Memorandum of Understanding posted on
Bayfield Area Trails website under “About” page
BAYFIELD AREA TRAILS COMMITTEE
Initiated in 2019
Goals:
• Establish coordinated strategy and priorities
• Provide outdoor recreation opportunities & information
• Promote protection and stewardship
• Establish sustainable capacity & partnerships
• Create public forum
BAYFIELD AREA TRAILS COMMITTEE 1. Bayfield County: Jen Bratsch 2. The City of Bayfield: Kate Kitchell (Chair) 3. The Town of Bayfield: Carol Fahrenkrog 4. Landmark Conservancy: Erika Lang 5. Mount Ashwabay: Chuck Finn 6. National Park Service: Julie Van Stappen 7. The Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa: Gabrielle Vanbergen *Ad Hoc Member: Bayfield Chamber & Visitor Bureau Communications and technology support: Tony Jeannette Communications Support: Liz Fentress, Genevieve Johnson, Sheree Peterson, Neil Howk Volunteer Coordination Support: Kris Wegerson & John Ipsen
CURRENT TRAILS • ATV Routes (Town) • Bayfield Walking Tour (City) • Big Ravine Trails (City/Town) • Brownstone Trail (Landmark) • Clayton Creek (Tribal) • Frog Bay Tribal National Park • Jerry Jolly Trails (County) • Mainland Trail (NPS) • Mt. Ashwabay Biking Trails • Mt. Ashwabay Nordic Trails • Salmo Trail (Town) • Snowmobile Trails (County) • Waterfront Walk (City) • Raspberry River Trails • Pike’s Creek
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SCHEFFEL
LADD
LITTLE SAND BAY
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CAMPGROUND
LITTLE SAND BAY
SAND POINT
HYDE
THE TRAILS NETWORK VISION:
VALLEY VIEW
ROWLEY
ASHWABAY TO MEYER’S BEACH Raspberry River Walking Trail
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Frog Bay Tribal National Park
BIG SAND BAY
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• Expand Big Ravine Network
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ReRoute Needed
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Clayton Creek Trail
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Big Ravine Trail
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Iron Bridge Trail
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• Ashwabay to Valhalla
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Mt. Ashwabay Ski & Recreation Area Legend
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Snowmobile Trails
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The Bayfield Area Trails
Stewards (BATS)
Volunteers are the Heart and Soul of Bayfield Area Trails
• A corps of motivated and capable volunteers for trails and
public information.
• People of all skills and strengths are welcome.
• The level of effort is the volunteer’s choice: wide range of
options
• Online sign-up via website
• Establishes volunteer database for Bayfield Area Trails partners
• Facilitates project coordination
• Builds community of support
• Shares ideas and information
• BYOT: Bring your own tools
Stewardship Activities
Volunteers are the Heart and Soul of Bayfield Area Trails
bayfieldareatrails.com – sign up
• Adopt a Trail: Maintain signs, clear vegetation with hand tools, and repair
small issues along the trail. Report larger issues to the lead designee.
• Maintenance Projects: Clear vegetation and fallen trees, repair trails and
boardwalks, fix creek crossings, maintain signs, etc.
• Construct new trails: Work under the leadership of a crew leader to clear
vegetation; construct new trail; install steps, boardwalk and erosion control;
install signs; and other duties as needed.
• Public information: Assist with developing and distributing information about
trails and the BAT Committee’s vision for the Bayfield Area Trails.
• Website, social media, graphics, signage etc.
Fundamentals of Trail
Construction
Will Krift – Trails AnonymousTOP TIPS for FIELD SAFETY
Start All Sessions with Safety Briefing
1. Come prepared:
• Dress for the weather conditions.
• Proper personal protection (e.g. boots, gloves, hat, bugs, etc.)
• Bring ample water and food.
• Pack it in, pack it out.
2. Put first aid first:
• Volunteers encouraged to maintain Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification, which
can be obtained online: www.redcross.org
3. Know your limits:
• Don’t be afraid to say no. Rest when you need to.
• Maintain proper body mechanics
• Know and address the signs of heat exhaustion/stroke, and hypothermia.TOP TIPS for FIELD SAFETY
Start All Sessions with Safety Briefing
4. Practice proper tool safety:
• Keep adequate spacing while walking; carry tools with sharp points down.
• Maintain safe working distance between workers using tools.
• Keep tools from underfoot, sharp edges/points facing down.
5. Maintain situational awareness:
• Watch out for tripping hazards, slippery footing, low hanging branches, etc.
• Keep an eye on each other.
6. Stay in touch:
• Cell phones and/or radio/walkie should be available.
• Let the crew leader or someone else know if you have to leave.COVID-19 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS* Purpose: to protect oneself and other crew members 1. Maintain 6 ft. social distance 2. Face masks if 6 ft. may be breached 3. Bring your own hand sanitizer 4. Limit crews to < 5; plus leader * Some participants may not yet be fully vaccinated. But, if all crew members are fully vaccinated, they may collectively choose to not wear masks
VOLUNTEER RELEASE FORM
Informed Consent
• Understand that any activity has inherent risks.
• Could result in harm or loss to the volunteer.
• Accept all such risks of injury, damage or loss connected
with volunteering.
• Take responsibility for conducting oneself within physical
and mental abilities;
• Refrain from tasks that may exceed one’s abilities.
• Agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Bayfield Area
Trails Committee organizations.BAYFIELD AREA TRAILS
WE GET THINGS DONE2020 HIGHLIGHTS
see full accomplishments report on website
• Maintained Existing Trails
• Salmo Trail Renovation
• Brownstone maintenance
• Planned & Developed Access, New Trails & Connections
• Big Ravine: Gil Larsen Extension, Iron Bridge, Sweeny Switchback, Pine Bluff
• North Ravine at Meyers-Olson Rd.: parking area, East Rim Trail, Finn Loop
• Gil Larsen Trailhead improvements
• Initiated route finding for Hatchery to Ashwabay connection
• Public Information and Communication:
• Launched Website & Facebook: bayfieldareatrails.com
• Designed and started install of standard wayfinding signage
• Big Ravine trailhead kiosks
• Private Land Trail Crossings
• Bob & Maria Fierek on Big Ravine’s East Rim Trail2020 HIGHLIGHTS: Capacity Building
• Community Survey: 45+ responses – see website
• Developed Stewardship Capacity: 1300+ hrs.; 50+ volunteers
Leveraging
Grants &
Donations2021 Project Schedule 2021 Project Schedule
2021 Other Activities • Explore New Trail Connections: Foster landowner relationships • Private Trail Crossings: to Fire Tower Hill, Orchards, others? • Bayfield to Brickyard Creek and Red Cliff – initiate planning • Pursue acquisition of Big Ravine headwaters wetlands • Communications and Outreach • Improve availability of map information • Promote responsible use and resource stewardship • Grow online presence • Interpretation & standard signage at trailheads and along trails • Build Capacity and Sustainable Organization • Recruit younger volunteers for long-term continuity • Establish agreement(s) for managing finances on multi-partner projects • Expand volunteer support through subcommittees • Trails Forum in the Fall – trails planning & capacity building
Moving Forward
Field Work Has Begun
With funding support from DNR Recreational Trails, Duluth-Superior Area Foundation, Donations,
• Hemlock Heights Construction: to be completed by Memorial Day
• Another round of recruiting coming up this week
• Big Ravine Intersection Signage: to be installed by early June
• Hatchery Connection Route Finding – Mick Parent, leader
• Gil Larsen boardwalk & extension – coming in June
*Email, social media & Chamber Blast notifications will be posted in advanceContacts & Resources
Kate Kitchell katepkitchell@gmail.com
Will Krift trailsanonymous@gmail.com
Erika Lang erika@landmarkwi.org
Jen Bratsch jbratsch@bayfieldcounty.org
Chuck Finn cfinn688@gmail.com
Carol Fahrenkrog Fahrenkrog5@gmail.com
Gabrielle Vanbergen Gabrielle.Vanbergen@redcliff-nsn.gov
North Country Trail Association Resource Center:
https://northcountrytrail.org/volunteer/volunteer-resource-center/
Superior Hiking Trail:
https://superiorhiking.org/join/
Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification, which can be obtained online:
www.redcross.orgQuestions?
Concerns?
Discussion?
Input?*
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