2019 Northwest State Park and Trail Closures

In June and August of 2018, heavy rains and storms caused significant damage at Amnicon Falls and Pattison State Parks, including the washing out of Highway 35 above the dam at Pattison, which drained Interfalls Lake. The Department of Natural Resources has been working diligently to reopen the parks as well as the Saunders and Gandy Dancer State trails that were damaged. is completely repaired and open to the public. Major repairs still remain in , Saunders State Trail and the northern section of the Gandy Dancer State Trail.

SAUNDERS AND GANDY DANCER STATE PATTISON STATE PARK STATUS TRAIL CLOSURES To Superior TRAILS: The Beaver and Little Manitou Falls trails remain closed due to severe storm damage and flooding. CLOSED Saunders The swimming beach is OPEN. OPEN BEACH: FALLS: Access to Little and Big Manitou Falls is OPEN. The public is reminded to stay off all closed ! trail sections until repairs have been made. CAMPGROUND: Pattison State Park Campground is OPEN. Boylston

Saunders 35 State Trail

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Beaver Trail Overlook Trail 35

Little Manitou Falls Trail

Oak Ridge Trail Minnesota / Wisconsin Border River View Trail

P There are sections of the Gandy Dancer that have been P Little staked and flagged from damage. Please use caution when Manitou passing these areas. Check the Douglas County website Falls for current conditions. https://www.douglascountywi.org/

Other Recreational Opportunities in the Area The Department of Natural Resources provides many different recreational opportunities surrounding Pattison State Park and the Saunders and Gandy Dancer State Trails. With over 100 miles of the Wild River State Trail less than 15 miles from Superior and access to Amnicon State Park and there are many ways to keep exploring Wisconsin!

Superior State Park or Forest Minnesota Brule River State Forest Wild Rivers State Trail & Minnesota Gandy Dancer State Trail

Saunders and Northern Gandy Dancer State Trail Saunders Amnicon Falls State Trail State Park Despite closures to the beach and trail sections in 2 To Bayfield Pattison State Park, there are still plenty of areas to explore including Big Manitou Falls. Pattison State Park Located 30 miles east of Superior, the Brule River 53 State Forest is a perfect outdoor getaway. Enjoy Wild Rivers Gandy Dancer State Trail camping, hiking, fishing, and much more! State Trail

If you are up for an adventure head east on 35 Highway 2 towards Bayfield and take the ferry to Madeline Island to enjoy . (80 miles from Superior) Connect back to the Wisconsin Gandy Dancer State Trail in Danbury