Bayfield Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Bureau

Beauty of the Lake Superior Ice Caves at its peak

NOW is the time to visit the Bayfield Peninsula to see the spectacular dazzling shoreline ice caves. Lakeshore cliffs form a crimson border to this arctic landscape with pillars of ice extending to the cliff tops where waterfalls have hardened into place. Inside the caves is a fairyland of needle-like icicles. The formations change from chamber to chamber and from day to day.

The ice caves are approximately 15 miles west of Bayfield off State Highway 13. Current Lake ice conditions allow access to the mainland sea caves near Meyers Beach where you can park your vehicle and access the caves. Be prepared for a hefty one mile hike to the caves along the shoreline. This hike requires good sound boots and demands caution as the ice is very rough in some areas, smooth and slippery in others. Pets must be kept on a leash. Be sure to bring your cameras!

For lodging information, go directly to www.bayfield.org for a wide variety of lodging options.

The Lake Superior ice road to Madeline Island is open for visitors!

Follow the ice road from Bayfield to the historic village of La Pointe and take the town road to Big Bay State Park for picturesque 5km of bushwhacking trails with spectacular icy views. The road is open and in good driving condition for vehicle traffic between Bayfield and Madeline Island.

Come discover Madeline Island in the winter and enjoy the beauty of the area. The 2.2 mile road across Lake Superior is open for business...your business!

Snowshoeing, cross country skiing, downhill skiing - plenty of snow and plenty of choices

There is no shortage of snow and no shortage of trails for winter sport enthusiasts. Bayfield invites you to bring your skis and snowshoes to enjoy an abundance of trails and opportunities including the following:

Pike's Creek Jerry Jay Jolly trail system - 20km of cross country and snowshoe trails connecting with Mt. Ashwabay (just 3 miles south of Bayfield).
Mt Ashwabay - Cross country skiing, snowshoeing and alpine skiing in a magnificent setting. Cross country trails cover 35 km of wilderness trails with ratings from beginner to expert. 14 alpine runs with food, lounge, instruction and equipment rental available at chalet. (also 3 miles south of Bayfield)
Mt. Valhalla - ten miles west of Washburn on County C in the Chequamegon National Forest offers two sets of cross country ski trails, 30 km total.
Brownstone Trail and Big Ravine Trails - trail heads located in the City of Bayfield for winter hiking and snowshoeing.

Information on all trails can be found at the Bayfield Visitor Center, open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day or at www.bayfield.org. Be sure to click onto Bayfield's Winter Recreation Report on the homepage.

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