Spring Hiking Guide
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SPRING HIKING GUIDE Explore an old-growth forest covered with spring wildflowers, a Great Lakes marsh and miles of shoreline. Curated by our favorite destination resource, find pictures and more information at newbuffaloexplored.com. NEW BUFFALO BEACH > CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP PARK > Miles of pristine Lake Michigan Wetlands, woodlands, prairie, shoreline and epic sand dunes. river frontage and a five All are welcome to walk the acre lake make this a perfect shoreline beyond the public destination to sample diverse beach. Enjoy 15 miles of southwest Michigan landscapes. beautiful views. Any fitness level. 10 MINUTES BY FOOT 10 MINUTES BY CAR 100 Marquette Dr, New Buffalo, MI Warren Woods Road, Southeast of I-94, Three Oaks, MI GALIEN RIVER COUNTY PARK > A unique Great Lakes marsh is ROBINSON WOODS PRESERVE > the centerpiece of this 86 acre Explore 1.25 miles of trails park along the Galien River. through mature beech, maple and Elevated walkways provide an oak forest. Multiple streams up close look at the rich flora flow through the preserve and and fauna, and a 60' tower offer sightings for several rare offers majestic views. All bird and plant species. walkways are ADA accessible. 10 MINUTES BY CAR 5 MINUTES BY CAR 7869-8207 W East Rd, Three Oaks, MI 17424 Red Arrow Hwy, New Buffalo, MI WARREN DUNES STATE PARK WARREN WOODS STATE PARK > MT. RANDAL LOOP > A National Natural Landmark A four mile roundtrip trek with 3.5 miles of trails through forest and dunes to a through a rare climax beech- gorgeous stretch of undeveloped maple forest. The river trail is shoreline. First-timers to lovely in spring with a seasonal Michigan dune country will be groundcover of wildflowers. impressed with the dramatic landscape and sweeping views. 10 MINUTES BY CAR Elm Valley Rd, East of Schwark Rd 15 MINUTES BY CAR or Warren Woods Rd, East of Prairie 12032 Red Arrow Hwy, Sawyer, MI Rd, Sawyer, MI Hike details and descriptions provided by New Buffalo Explored GUIDED SPRING WILDFLOWER WALKS Enjoy a relaxing guided walk through Robinson Woods Preserve in search of spring wildflowers that can only be viewed a few weeks out of the year. Take in the sights and sounds of our unique corner of Southwest Michigan with our friends from Chikaming Open Lands. DATES SIGN UP SATURDAY, MAY 4 @ 10 AM Simply visit the Harbor Grand Meet in the lobby at 9:45am front desk or call 833.521.9778. SATURDAY, MAY 11 @ 1:30 PM All walks are free and Meet in the lobby at 1:15pm appropriate for any fitness level. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. SATURDAY, MAY 18 @ 10 AM Meet in the lobby at 9:45am.