Birchleggings Club Hike to Mount Ashwabay/Big Top Chautauqua (and back) from the Bayfield Fish Hatchery
- Date Wed 3rd June 2026
- Time 10:00AM CDT
- Location Bayfield, Wisconsin
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Join the Birchleggings Club for an exciting hiking adventure to Mount Ashwabay and Big Top Chautauqua on Wednesday, June 3, 2026! This free event kicks off at 10 AM from the Les Voigt Fish Hatchery parking lot located at 83875 State Hwy 13 in Bayfield. The hike features a scenic 2-mile trail, making for a delightful round-trip distance of approximately 4 miles. While the trail is steep and winding, it rewards hikers with stunning views and the chance to explore vibrant wetlands filled with ferns and wildflowers.
As you make your way up the trail, keep an eye out for a variety of migratory birds, including warblers and thrushes, as well as a colorful display of spring blossoms. At the summit, you can relax, enjoy a packed lunch, and even take an optional hike to the top of Mount Ashwabay. Remember to bring water, sun protection, and binoculars for birdwatching. Lace up your hiking boots and prepare for a day of adventure in the great outdoors! Don't forget to register ahead of time to help us plan for the number of participants. If the weather is rainy or the trail is too muddy, we may need to
As you make your way up the trail, keep an eye out for a variety of migratory birds, including warblers and thrushes, as well as a colorful display of spring blossoms. At the summit, you can relax, enjoy a packed lunch, and even take an optional hike to the top of Mount Ashwabay. Remember to bring water, sun protection, and binoculars for birdwatching. Lace up your hiking boots and prepare for a day of adventure in the great outdoors! Don't forget to register ahead of time to help us plan for the number of participants. If the weather is rainy or the trail is too muddy, we may need to
Organiser's Description
WHEN/WHERE: We meet at 10 am, and leave soon thereafter on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Les Voigt Fish Hatchery parking lot at 83875 State Hwy 13, Bayfield. We aim to return by ~3 pm.
FREE EVENT: There is no charge for this Birchleggings Club event! We do ask you to register using the sign-up link so we can plan for the number of particpants.
WHAT TO EXPECT: The trail up is around 2 miles, so round-trip will be around 4 miles. The trail is fairly steep and curved in places (not a ski trail), and it parallels Pikes Creek for part of the way up (and back). You will pass through some wetlands along the creek, with sizeable ferns and wildflowers, then hike through a variety of woods and end in a sandy opening adjacent to the Big Top Chautauqua. If youd like at the top, you can hike up to the top of Mt Ashwabay from there. We can also plan to have lunch there before heading down. There will be quite a number of birds (migration season for us) warblers, thrushes, woodpeckers and much more, along with a variety of spring wildflowers.
WHAT TO BRING: Lunch and water/beverage, sunglasses, sun and insect protection. Binoculars would help if you like to look at birds more closely. You may wear hiking boots or whatever footwear you think appropriate. If it is rainy or overly wet, we may need to re-schedule, as the trail along the creek can get quite muddy, and the DNR has asked us to close the trail when it is muddy.
QUESTIONS: Please contact Ted May by text at 715-209-6719 or email if you have a longer question.
FREE EVENT: There is no charge for this Birchleggings Club event! We do ask you to register using the sign-up link so we can plan for the number of particpants.
WHAT TO EXPECT: The trail up is around 2 miles, so round-trip will be around 4 miles. The trail is fairly steep and curved in places (not a ski trail), and it parallels Pikes Creek for part of the way up (and back). You will pass through some wetlands along the creek, with sizeable ferns and wildflowers, then hike through a variety of woods and end in a sandy opening adjacent to the Big Top Chautauqua. If youd like at the top, you can hike up to the top of Mt Ashwabay from there. We can also plan to have lunch there before heading down. There will be quite a number of birds (migration season for us) warblers, thrushes, woodpeckers and much more, along with a variety of spring wildflowers.
WHAT TO BRING: Lunch and water/beverage, sunglasses, sun and insect protection. Binoculars would help if you like to look at birds more closely. You may wear hiking boots or whatever footwear you think appropriate. If it is rainy or overly wet, we may need to re-schedule, as the trail along the creek can get quite muddy, and the DNR has asked us to close the trail when it is muddy.
QUESTIONS: Please contact Ted May by text at 715-209-6719 or email if you have a longer question.
Races
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Mount Ashwabay/Big Top Hike
Wed 3rd June 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
Free
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83875 State Hwy 13, Bayfield, 54814, WI, United States
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Birchleggings Club Hike to Mount Ashwabay/Big Top Chautauqua (and back) from the Bayfield Fish Hatchery
