August, 2016 August, 4 EMMET COUNTY’S edition 9th 1 Philip J. Braun North & South 2 Bubbling Springs 3 Fochtman Goodhart Farms 5 Hailand/Helstrom Complex 6 The Headlands 7 Inland Waterway Access these preserves off of West Conway Road A short walk from Pellston, the 125-acre Braun Just a few miles from downtown Petoskey, this This 243-acre preserve includes ¼ mile of One of the Conservancy’s largest nature Little Traverse Conservancy assisted Emmet By water, this preserve is the last stretch of KEY North Preserve lies along nearly a mile of the preserves boasts 685 acres, four parking areas, near Oden or from the North Western State Trail County in acquiring this incredible 600-acre Crooked Lake shoreline on the west side, 15-acre preserve off ers a short trail system and frontage along Round Lake and ¼ mile along where a platform and boardwalk leads you into Maple River, a fl y-fi shing destination. A trail overlook off ering a natural oasis for exploration. US-31. The best way to see it is to hike the 7½ miles of marked trails with 5½ miles that are property with 2½ miles on the Straits of while approaching the locks that drop you into All preserve trails featured on this map are suitable takes you to and along the river. groomed for cross-country skiing. Limitless hiking the preserves and 1½ miles of hiking trail. The Mackinac. Designated as the 9th International the Crooked River. It is also accessible by land. While enjoying a mix of mature upland hard- paved North Western State Trail. A boardwalked waters from these lands drain to Crooked Lake for hiking, birdwatching, and similar activities. From US-31 and Robinson Rd. head west ¼ mile on wood forest and a swampy corridor with a small overlook on the east end of Round Lake marks options. One parking area is large enough for Dark Sky Park in the world. Nearly 4½ miles of Robinson Road. Preserve entrance is on the south. horse trailers. nearby. Hailand Preserve (50 acres) lies adjacent to trails are available. For more information, call From downtown Petoskey, head north on US-31 Parking is available with either a formal parking stream, try to fi nd the springs. the southwest end of the preserve. Hike the trail the Helstrom Family Preserve (40 acres). north and the preserve is on both sides. 231.436.4051 or visit www.emmetcounty.org. 10½ miles to the village of Alanson. After the Braun South lies just south of Pellston and off ers From Harbor Springs, take State Rd. north 9 miles village welcome sign, look for West St. on your area or a safe pull off . The following icons help From the intersection of US-31 and US-131 in At the Conway stop light along US-31, turn left onto 32 acres and 1,500 feet of Maple River frontage. Petoskey, travel south on US-131 1½ miles to From the north end of Petoskey on US-31, turn to Robinson Rd. Turn left on Robinson and travel From Mackinaw City, take Central Ave. west for right. Follow West St. to Lake St. 200 ft. Turn right, highlight special activities for each property. From US-31 in Pellston, head 1.8 miles south to 3½ miles to the beginning of the preserve at the West Conway Rd. and in .2 miles you will see sign continue on Lake St. .3 mile to preserve entrance. Intertown Rd. Turn right (west) on Intertown onto M-119 towards Harbor Springs and go .8 and parking on the right. Or catch the paved trail at 2 miles to its end. Turn left and go .3 mile to the

the preserve sign on east side of road. A two track Hannah Rd. intersection. Summer parking is off Look for a small road side pull off with gate and Jeff and travel 1.1 miles to the preserve on the left mile. Turn right on Hiawatha Trail. Travel 1.2 the fountain and go north about a hundred yards entrance road on the right. A kiosk is found shortly heads east half a mile then down a slope to the side of the road. miles and park on the left at the paved pull-off of Hannah, Lone Rock, and Church, and Robinson on the right. small sign. Lange Maple River. roads. Winter parking is off of Robinson Rd. to access the preserves through the boardwalk next to the lake by the overlook platform. platform. Bicycling

Canoeing or Kayaking 8 Elmer Johnston 9 Ray Johnston 11 Naas, Mauger, 12 Oden Island 13 14 Round Lake 10 Allan and Virginia McCune Raunecker and Leslie Complex Offi eld Family Old logging trails off er nearly two miles of hiking Approximately three miles of trail loops can be A rare island of its size within an inland lake, At 390 acres, this preserve includes nearly 4 Located next to the Conservancy offi ce, this Fishing

Near Pickerel Lake, this 52-acre preserve These adjacent preserves total 45 acres just a Oden Island is accessed by a causeway. The 50- opportunities and spectacular views of Lake includes more than one mile of trails, part of enjoyed at this 168-acre property with more than few blocks west of downtown Harbor Springs. miles of trails and 2 parking areas. Largely 58-acre preserve with a half mile of frontage and Beaver Island from this 220-acre ½ mile frontage on Minnehaha Creek. Dominated acre preserve off ers a parking area, nearly a mile wooded and hilly with some large meadows. on Round Lake off ers easy, close-to-town trails generations. future all which travel through a steep bluff created by A trail connects local roads forming a neighbor- of foot trails, trailside benches, and views along preserve. Portions of the land were once tilled post-glacial Lake Algonquin. by hardwoods, the preserve includes a pine plan- hood path through the preserves, including This is a popular neighborhood preserve within totaling almost a mile. An overlook platform Horseback riding

a mile of lake frontage. When weather is right, a short distance of Harbor Springs, the downhill as farmland and used as pasture. A mix of tation, meadow, and signifi cant cedar swamp. A boardwalk across the wet regions. off ers a nice view of Round Lake. The preserve and you for available lands rolling hardwoods and open meadowland From the intersection of M-119 and US-31 on the second parking area large enough to accommo- this is a fun kayak destination. ski resorts, and several golf courses. is easily accessible from the Little Traverse Hunting - by written permission can be found. north end of Petoskey, follow US-31 ½ mile to date a school bus was recently (2015) completed From Main St. in downtown Harbor Springs, travel Wheelway near the . From Petoskey, take US-31 north 3¼ miles to From Petoskey, head north on US-31 2.6 miles to natural these explore and out Get only. Visit www.landtrust.org for Pickerel Lake Rd. Turn right and follow Pickerel off Berger Road. From Harbor Springs, take State Rd. 9 miles to Rob- west past Holy Childhood Church until the road Pickerel Lake Rd. Turn right and follow 4 miles until M-119. Turn left, follow M-119 3.2 miles to Pleas- details. Lake Rd. for approximately 7½ miles (the road has intersects on Traverse St. Take a right and travel 4 From US-31 in Petoskey, take M-119 about 1½ inson Rd. Turn left on Robinson and travel 4 miles several confusing turns at intersections, so watch From Petoskey, take Mitchell Rd. east 6.25 miles to Pickerel turns into Channel Rd. Follow Channel Rd. antview Rd., continue north on Pleasantview Rd. to Church Rd. Take a right on Church and travel ½ Berger Rd. parking (turn right and .7 miles to park- blocks to Fourth St. Turn left. The preserve entrance 1 mile to Oden Island Rd. and turn left. Once on 1½ miles to Quick Rd and turn left. Look for park- miles north to Powell Rd. Turn right on Powell Hailand trailaccess off the road signs). Turn left on Ellsworth Road, go is about ¼ mile on the left. and take the fi rst driveway on the right, also Located on an offi cial Birding Trail mile to the Johnston Preserve on the right. about one mile, and turn left on Artesian Lane. ing on left) or 7 miles east of Petoskey to Maxwell the island, turn right on Leeward Dr. and go all the ing area on left ½ mile down Quick Rd. Parking Rd. (turn right and .7 miles to parking on right). way to the end until you see the LTC logo sign. also off Hedrick Rd. on preserve’s west side. the entrance to the LTC offi ce. The trailhead is Look for parking lot and preserve sign. directly off of the parking lot. parking area on the right side of the road. Trails are groomed for skiing and snowshoeing ofNorthWestern State Trail/TMPetersen CITY OF PETOSKEY’S 15 STATE OF MICHIGAN’S Swimming beach Skyline Trail 16 Sturgeon Bay Dunes 17 Stutsmanville Bog 18 Thorne Swift 19 Waldron Fen 20 Watson and Schott Complex 21 Woollam Family The Conservancy assisted the City of Petoskey With 750 acres and nearly a mile of Lake Michi- A wonderful wetland and a haven for plants and Three easy trails cover 30 acres of wetlands and This 158-acre property includes a nearly two- These two adjacent preserves combine for a A trail system was completed in Spring 2016 Geocache with acquiring this parcel and constructing an gan shoreline, this protected property is now overlook platform off ering spectacular views of wildlife, this area is a mecca of diversity. The 65- uplands, taking you to a pond and to the beach. mile trail loop around the primary wetlands total of 104 acres located between Petoskey for this spectacular new a part of . It is one of the acre preserve features a parking area, a quarter This is the only preserve with a formal nature off ering exceptional birding and an easy walk and Harbor Springs. A roughly one-mile trail shoreline preserve. From the parking area, a the Petoskey region. The addition is now part of most spectacular public beaches available in the North Country Trail system. mile fern-lined trail to the bog, interpretive signs, center and regular summer programs. A $5 through diverse habitats. A small covered loop spanning both preserves was completed hilly trail takes you just under a half mile to the northern lower Michigan. No formal trails on and a bench with an overlook view. A fun place parking fee per car for non-township residents. picnic table is found just off of the parking Summer 2015. water. The back dunes feature an unusual rock Local favorite From Petoskey head east on Mitchell St. 1.7 miles to property but the North Country Trail can be for young children to explore and play hide and (No charge for Conservancy members.) Open area. This preserve is in the process of being landscape and the beach is classic northern International Division Rd. Right on Division .8 miles to Atkins Rd. accessed from several points nearby off ering seek when the ferns are unfolded. Memorial Day to Labor Day, 10 am to ½ hour after restored to native species. To get to the main trailhead, from the Harbor Lake Michigan shore. Dark Sky Park Left on Atkins .5 miles to Cedar Valley Rd. Right on biking and hiking opportunities. Springs Airport, head south along M-119 sunset. Call 231.526.6401 for extended hours. From Petoskey, head north on US-31 to Pickerel Cedar Valley .5 mile. Take fi rst left onto Greenwood From Harbor Springs, take State Road north Managed by West Traverse Township. roughly a half mile. Take a left (east) on Wood- From Harbor Springs, travel north on State Road and follow around curve 1½ miles to 4-way inter- From Cross Village, follow M-119 north along the approximately 5 miles. Look for the preserve sign Lake Rd. Follow 9.5 miles to Banwell Rd. and view Road and travel a half mile. Take a right 14 miles to Division Road. Take a left and travel Emmet County section. Go straight (south) for 1 mile. Turn right coast approximately 5 miles until it dead ends at on the right-hand side of the road and a small From Harbor Springs, take M-119 northwest 3.8 turn left. Continue on Banwell 3¼ to entrance (south) on Mink Road and you will dead end at 1. 8 miles to Lakeshore Drive/M-119. Turn right onto Krause Rd. and parking area is on the right 1 Sturgeon Bay Trail. Turn left and you will soon be parking lot with wooden fence around it. miles to Lower Shore Dr. on left. Follow Lower Shore on right. From Alanson, head east on M-68 to the parking area to the trail. and travel .9 miles to the parking area on your at public shoreline with many parking options. mile down at the media towers. Dr. for ½ mile. The preserve sign is on the left. Banwell Rd. Turn right. Continue on Banwell 3.3 left (west) side. From Cross Village, the preserve is Map Preserve

miles to entrance on left. roughly 1.7 miles south on M-119 Charlevoix County on the west side of the road. Nature Nature Cheboygan County 23 25 28 CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY’S 22 Barney’s Lake - Beaver Island Darnton Family 24 The Hill Nathan “Barry” Driggers 26 Horton Creek Complex 27 Little Sand Bay - Beaver Island Miller’s Marsh - Beaver Island

A few minutes south of Boyne City, you will This 119-acre property overlooks Boyne City Mackinac County

This preserve includes 337 acres, 4,900 feet of A 1½ mile trail system meanders through Six nature preserves along Horton Creek This 116-acre preserve includes a mix of shrubs, Miller’s Marsh is the largest and most diverse fi nd the 205-acre Darnton Family Nature Pre- with lovely views of Lake Charlevoix. A 2½ CONSERVANCY’S TRAVERSE LITTLE Barney’s Lake frontage and 1,770 feet of Lake this 75-acre preserve off ering views of combine for 284 acres and 2.25 miles of stream cedar swamp, and sand dunes. A short trail (.4 true marsh found on the island. A one mile trail Michigan frontage. Features include open bog, serve. A 2.5 mile trail system takes you through mile trail system meanders through mature Lake Charlevoix. Once a farm, the property frontage. A parking area is available along provides easy access around the marsh. rolling terrain and varied habitats, including an hardwoods, old fi elds, orchards, and conifer mile) and footbridges allow visitors to explore sedge meadow, cedar swamp, and uplands. includes a pine plantation, open fi elds, and Pincherry Road. Visit the website or app for without damaging the sensitive habitat. When Chippewa County Nearly a mile of trail is found to the east of old farm homestead. groves. Two parking areas. Groomed ski trails a high, forested ridge. Trails often groomed specifi cs and updated information. From St. James, take the King’s Hwy. south for in winter. added with state land to the north, nearly 1½ 4 miles. Turn right (west) onto Paid Een Ogs Rd. the lake. A 2nd trail and sign are found at the in winter. miles of Lake Michigan shoreline with a shallow From Front Street in Boyne City, head southwest To get to Taylor-Horton Creek Preserve, from Continue about 1½ miles. At the four corners north end of the preserve off of Barney’s Lake out of town following the lake until it becomes From downtown Boyne City at intersection of swimming beach are now accessible. Road. From there, hike .7 mile to connect to the From the intersection of US-31 just north of Charlevoix, take US-31 east 2 miles and turn right and airport turn left (south) onto West Side Dr. Marshall Road. Follow .3 miles and take a left on Lake and Water St., go north on Lake for one Charlevoix, head east on the Boyne City-Char- on Boyne City-Charlevoix Road. Go 8.6 miles, and Continue on West Side Dr. approximately fi ve Kuebler Trail. From St. James, take Kings Hwy. south Anderson Rd. In 2.5 miles, take a right on Behling mile. Lake Street turns into W. Michigan. Go 0.1 From the Welke’s Airport, go south on East Side Dr. preserve guidelines 1¼ miles to Barney’s Lake Rd. North and turn right. levoix Road and travel 5.3 miles. The preserve is turn left on Pincherry Rd. Go north 2.1 miles on for approximately 200 yards. Look for a sign on miles to Miller’s Marsh which will be on the left Rd. Follow Behling Rd. .8 mile to the parking area miles on W. Michigan and turn right on Charle- found on the left (north) side of the road. This Pincherry. The parking lot is on the right, about a (east) side of the road. Go 2½ miles and the preserve can be found on both on the right. Access to the preserve is also avail- voix St. Go 1.6 miles north on Charlevoix St. to the left side of the road. Parking is adjacent to the Please enjoy: Hiking, birdwatching, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, Download sides of the road. Look for a preserve sign on preserve is directly across the street from Hayes half mile north of the Schulz Preserve parking. historic Gallagher House. able off of Dyer Rd, but this dirt road’s intersection Clute Rd. Turn right onto Clute Rd. Go .7 mile to Township’s Camp Seagull property. fi shing, and similar low-impact activities. Many of the properties include the left. Parking is on the right. with Behling has very poor visibility. parking area on your right. water frontage and one could easily canoe or kayak at them, but please the app! note that none of these properties include developed boat launches. Our free nature preserve app Please refrain from: Camping, fi res, dumping or littering, removal of provides users with accurate, vegetation, off -road vehicles, and snowmobiling. detailed information and CHARLEVOIX TOWNSHIP’S Charles A. Ransom 34 35 29 North Point 30 George & Althea Petritz 31 32 Raven Ridge 33 Rogers/Dressel/Jordan River St. Clair Lake/Six Mile Lake Sleepy Hollow Please remember: interactive maps about LTC • Hunting is allowed only on designated preserves and with written preserves that are best suited LTC assisted Charlevoix Township and the local At the northeast end of Beaver Island, this The 1½ mile trail at this 80-acre preserve is More than one mile of easy walking trails 140 acres and 1½ miles of hilly trails adjacent to These preserves combine for a total of 201 acres Jointly managed between the Grand Traverse permission only. Visit www.landtrust.org or call our offi ce for details. State community in acquiring this Lake Michigan par- preserve is walking distance from St. James Bay quite steep, but high points provide views of the Raven Hill Discovery Center near East Jordan. Regional Land Conservancy and LTC, this 261- meander through this 55-acre property that for outdoor recreation. Other and more than 2 miles of Jordan River frontage. law requires that all dogs must be on a leash while visiting preserves. cel in 1988. These 27 acres and ½ mile of Lake and town. A trail takes you through the 28.5 acres both Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix as well Overlook platform with scenic views. An easy 1½ mile trail system is on the Rogers acre property off ers 2.3 miles of water frontage. includes a spring-fed trout stream emptying trails such as The North Michigan shore lie adjacent to the Mt. McSauba to 500 feet of gorgeous Lake Michigan beach. as Lake Michigan islands. The preserve is a mix A launch is available for canoes or kayaks and to the South Arm of Lake Charlevoix. Beautiful From Bhao East Jordan/Boyne City Rd. Turn right. Preserve. Just upstream from this complex lies Please contact our offi ce if trails, parking areas, or signs need attention or Country Trail, DNR Pathways, Recreation Area. A network of trails run behind The donor wrote: “People, animals, plants, and of woods and open fi elds. a public access/canoe launch, making for a nice a short hike leads to a platform overlooking St. second growth forest of maple, beech, the dunes and include a lake overlook. trees allowed. All other human-made structures Go 4 miles and turn left on Pearsall Rd. Within 50 hemlock, and ash. if you notice any inappropriate activity on a preserve. We greatly appreci- and more are also shown. From Petoskey, take US-31 south approximately paddling destination that ends in East Jordan at Clair Lake near the headwaters of the Chain of or objects prohibited. I would like it to remain a feet, turn left on Fuller Rd. Go up the big hill past Lakes. ate the assistance of the many individuals who help monitor and provide From US-31 on the far north end of Charlevoix, 9 miles to Burgess Rd. and turn left. Go 3½ miles the edge of Lake Charlevoix. From Charlevoix, take M-66 south approximately place to quietly appreciate nature.” Raven Hill Discovery Center until you reach a “T.” stewardship for our preserves and trails. Visit our website for volunteer take Mercer Rd. north (toward the lake). Turn left to Quarterline Rd. and turn left. Then go 1 mile to Turn left (Rogers Rd. but no sign). The parking area In Ellsworth, take C-48 east approximately two 7 miles and turn left onto Sleepy Hollow Lane, The app is available on both From downtown East Jordan, travel northeast and opportunities! on Maple and then right on McSauba. Look for From Port of St. James, take Main Street .7 miles Maple Grove Rd. and turn left. Go ¾ mile down is a short distance down on the right. then south on M-32 for 1.3 miles to Rogers Road. miles to South Arm Township Park and a small across the road from Phelps Rd. Drive in to the Google Play and the Apple parking on your left near the sign or continue to north out of town. Turn left onto Lake Drive and Maple Grove and park at the road end. Turn right and the Rogers Preserve is ½ mile down parking area on the right (south) side of the road. parking area on the left. NOTE: Public parks are generally established to handle more intensive App Store by searching “LTC the parking/turn around near the lakeshore. travel .2 miles to the preserve sign on your left. on the right. There is a rustic boat launch on the river. use than our preserves and are maintained by state and local governments. Explorer” or use these QR A handful of parks established with help from the Conservancy are codes. included in this guide. Please refer to the rules and regulations of the appropriate jurisdiction when visiting them. iPhone Android

36 Susan Creek 37 Wisser-Saworski 38 Agnes S. Andreae Boyd B. Banwell UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN’S/LTC’S 41 Helmer’s Dam/ 39 40 Colonial Point/Chaboiganing Robert D. VanCampen 42 Hildner-Bearce/Waubun Complex 43 Reed’s Pigeon River 44 Seven Springs 45 Birge/Mertaugh/Nye Complex A 1½ mile trail system allows you to explore Located off US-131 just south of Boyne Falls, A mile of hiking trails and a bridge crossing the This 528-acre preserve features beautiful wild- Adjacent to the Andreae Preserve, the 400-acre A total of 482 acres and more than 2½ miles of Mostly wooded, the primary feature of this Originally donated in 2008 by Gretchen Bearce, This 110-acre preserve off ers roughly 2¼ these 314 acres which include a mile of frontage this 36-acre preserve was donated so that Pigeon River are features of the 181-acre Andreae Banwell Family Preserve adds more than four miles Approximately 1.2 miles of trail leading to a fl owers, excellent migratory bird habitat, and 1.5 on Susan Creek and a mile along US-31. Lies easy trails make for excellent hiking and cross 200-acre property is the 1¼ miles of Pigeon this preserve complex grew to 27 acres in 2012 miles of trails and a mile of frontage along shoreline overlook of Burt Lake. The property others could enjoy its existing trail system, Preserve with a mile of river frontage. A rustic of connected trails. This preserve includes nearly 3 River frontage. A trail leads to the river which is a miles of shore. A 2.2 mile trail follows adjacent to the land and trails of the 55-acre diverse habitats, and rolling terrain. Adjacent cabin can be reserved by community groups (call country skiing through the open fi elds and tow- when a local fundraising initiative successfully the Pigeon River. Property is a mix of wood- includes 57 acres and 2,200 feet of lake a historic road looping through the cedar miles of Pigeon River frontage. A parking area off of ering oaks and pines of these adjacent lands. popular destination for fl y anglers. ed and open terrain that has been managed Taimi Hoag Preserve owned by Little Traverse to the school’s 160-acre forest. An overlook plat- 231.347.0991). Combined with trails at the adjacent M-68 and connecting trail were completed in 2015. helped LTC acquire adjacent acreage. Domi- frontage. forest and wetlands. A separate, short (.1 mile) Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. A new parking area Hunting is allowed on Colonial Point but not on nated by oak, maple, and beech, the preserves to encourage wildlife. Kayaking or canoeing form exists at the preserve’s highest point with Banwell Preserve, more than 5 miles of trails are Chaboiganing. From Indian River, take M-68 east 5¼ miles to From Hwy. 27/75 in Indian River, turn west onto trail takes visitors to scenic Loon Lake. was created in Spring, 2016. plans to maintain a view of Boyne Valley. available. From Indian River (exit 310 off I-75) take M-68 east Afton Rd. Turn right and travel 1.3 miles. Preserve on contain a short but nice trail system. require a short portage, but can be a drop off about 5.3 miles. Parking area and sign on the left. To a or take out point along the Pigeon River. Prospect Rd. just north of the bridge. Continue From the , take I-75 north to M-134. Four miles east of Charlevoix and 11 miles west From Indian River (exit 310 off I-75) take M-68 east From Petoskey, travel 14 miles north on US-31 the left where Cut Off Road branches to the right. From downtown Indian River, travel 2 miles straight onto Chippewa Beach Rd. 1.1 miles Take M-134 east 11 miles and turn right on Pt. Brulee From the light at the US-131 intersection in Boyne more remote parking area, in Afton, turn left (N) onto and turn right on Brutus Rd. Travel 4 miles. Just Rd. (From Hessel, take M-134 west 2.4 miles. Turn left of Petoskey, the entrance to Susan Creek is across Falls, continue 1½ miles south along US-131. Turn 4½ miles. Turn left onto Old Onaway Rd. (Look for Quarry Rd,. a gravel road. Go about ½ mile and turn left north on M-27 and turn left on Waubun Road. From Indian River, head east on M-68 six miles which curves north. Look for the preserve sign past the intersection with Mundt Rd. look for the to Afton Road and turn right. Continue on on Pt. Brulee Rd.) From M-134 at Pt. Brulee Rd., go from the Little Traverse Wheelway. Parking and left onto Metros Rd. Cross the railroad tracks and “Cochrane Lake Public Access” sign). Go north on Old (W) onto Dunn Rd., a seasonal gravel road. Go about ½ Travel 1 mile to intersection of Waubun Road and about ¼ mile past the curve. .7 miles to the trailhead parking (on right); or go 1.1 Chaboiganing Preserve entrance on right. For the Waubun Beach Road, the property is on the right. Afton Rd. south for three miles. Turn left onto a green gate are on the south side of US-31 a few parking area is on left. Onaway Rd 1.7 miles to Riverwood Rd. and turn right. mile. The preserve entrance (gated 2-track) is on the left Colonial Point property, continue straight and miles to shoreline parking area (on left). The Loon hundred yards southeast of the entrance to the At the T intersection with Big Sky Trail, look for Andreae just past where Dunn Rd. turns to the north. Park along the side of the road. Pigeon River Rd. The preserve will be approx. Lake trailhead is about halfway between the two take the next right. Go a few hundred yards to the half a mile down on your right. Big Rock Restoration Site. Preserve sign. Colonial Point entrance on your right. parking areas. Trails Not Marked Marked Trails

CLARK TOWNSHIP’S 46 Willliam B. Derby 47 Hessel Beach 48 Marquette Island Preserves 49 St. Helena Island 50 Bailey-Lagerstrom Sugar- Island 51 De Tour Peninsula 52 Pickering Hay Point - Sugar Island 53 Round Island Point 54 Vermilion Point 55 Clyde and Martha Williams As LTC’s very fi rst assist project in the Les Che- More than three miles of northern Lake Huron Mostly wooded 85-acres with nearly ½ mile of One of LTC’s largest preserves at 1,024 acres, This 200-acre preserve includes a nearly three- More than 1,900 acres and fi ve miles of Lake When crossing the Mackinac Bridge, look west More than 422 acres and two miles of St. Mary’s shoreline and 145 acres on Point DeTour com- Enjoy 1.75 miles of Lake Superior shoreline at The Conservancy’s fi rst preserve on Drum- mile fi gure eight trail loop available through neaux area, since 1994 this township park has and the largest island visible (~7 miles away) is marshy Lake George. Waterfowl and migratory bird 1¾ miles of Lake Superior shoreline, and 1½ this spectacular 175-acre property. Operated as mond Island, these 80-acres include an easy off ered free parking, a place to carry kayaks and Huron shoreline are protected with the Seiber- River/Lake Huron shore. From the parking area, prise this gorgeous Great Lakes preserve. From all seasons. The trail meanders through natural ling Stewart, Aldo Leopold, and Sheppard-Hardy St. Helena. LTC owns the entire 266-acre a mile-long trail stops along the lake. habitat. Small parking area is present (please re- miles of trail. a life saving station for decades, the buildings 1.3 mile trail system. Points of interest include canoes to the water, a swimming beach, and the parking area a two-track trail leads through spect adjacent private property), but no trails; take a moss covered rock gardens, evergreen forest, preserves on this island within Les Cheneaux. island except for the lighthouse and three sur- middle of preserve. You have to pick your own are now used by researchers studying the plants several forest types and an old stone wall. public restrooms. An excellent access point for From downtown Sault Ste Marie, go east to the map/compass and/or a GPS unit for exploring. From Sault Ste. Marie, head south on Hwy. 75 and wildlife of the region. The back wetlands and along the rugged Lake Huron shore. Because (Leopold is 1,683 acres alone.) A public park in rounding acres which are owned by the Great way to the rugged shoreline from trail. to exit 392. Travel about one mile and turn left of its easy access to town, this preserve is paddlers who are headed out to LTC’s Marquette Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association (GLLKA). Sugar Island ferry. Once on the island, drive 3.7 are old cranberry bogs. From Detour, take the ferry to Drummond Island. Island preserves. Hessel provides one access point for paddlers From Sault Ste Marie, go east to Sugar Island Ferry. (south) on 20th Street (aka S. Bakerside Road) becoming a local favorite and trails are generally (see description for Hessel Beach). miles east on 1½ Mile Rd. Turn right on Brasser Rd. From the Mackinac Bridge take I-75 north. Take Drive onto M-134/East Channel road for 7.9 Access limited to boat travel. Nearest boat ramps On island, drive east 4.8 miles on 1½ Mile Rd. Turn and travel three miles. Turn right on 6 Mile Rd. From Paradise, travel north on N. Whitefi sh Rd. miles. Turn left at South Townline Rd. Travel 1.5 compacted for snowshoeing in the winter. From the corner of M-134 and S. Pickford Ave/3 Drive 11 miles south on Brasser (which turns into exit 359 to M-134 East toward Cedarville. Go right on Town Hall Rd. and go .8 mile. Turn left on 2¼ From the Mackinac Bridge, follow I-75 north about are St. Ignace, Point La Barbe, and Mackinaw City. Homestead Rd. after about 4 ½ miles.) The parking through Cedarville, and continue east passing Go fi ve miles and turn right (north) on Birch 5.2 miles. Turn left at Vermilion Rd. In .6 mile, be miles to Drummond Rd./East Maxton Rd. Turn Mile Rd, go south into downtown Hessel about two Mile Rd. and go east 1½ miles, following road as it Point Rd. (east loop). Go ½ mile and look for From M-134, head south on Four Mile Road to 14 miles to M-134. Take M-134 east 13 miles to Anchor a boat or land a kayak at the sheltered bay area is on Homestead Rd. on the right at a big De Tour State Park. From the campground en- curves to the right and becomes S. Hay Point Rd. Go sure to stay slightly to the right on Vermilion Rd. right and go ½ mile to the preserve on the left. blocks until the street ends at the public marina. Hessel. You can reach the islands from launches in near the old village site on the north side of the signs on right. Turn right onto the paved S. and continue for 6.1 miles. Again, stay right for 1.3 Club Road. Take a right on Club Road and travel Turn right onto Lake St. Go about 600 feet. The curve. Give yourself at least 25 minutes to get back trance, continue 5 miles. (Town of De Tour is too to the end, past Hay Point Hideaway sign, past shed Hessel or further east in Cedarville. Only accessible island. GLLKA off ers a variety of ways to get to the to the ferry. The ferry returns to the mainland on far.) Turn right onto Pointe Rd. Bear right onto Winding Ct. Follow one mile to parking and miles until you reach the preserve. half a mile. Look for signs on right and parking Township beach has street level parking on the left. with two front doors. The preserve sign and a small trail head at end. area is a little further up on the left. by boat. island: www.gllka.com or 231.436.5580. the hour and half hour. Light House Point Rd and follow to parking area. turnaround are at the end of the road, approximately 500’ beyond the shed. 54

Visit www.landtrust.org for more information about TMPetersen Todd Parker Todd Hailand - Emmet County Nature Preserves Conservancy-protected preserves Chaboiganing - Cheboygan County & Natural Areas and natural areas, PROTECTED THROUGH or call 231.347.0991. One of theLITTLE best ways TRAVERSE to explore CONSERVANCY northern Michigan is to visit nature preserves and natural areas protected through the Little Traverse Conservancy. All across northern lower and eastern upper Michigan, you can fi nd some of the 52 region’s most treasured natural lands protected and Chippewa County available for public enjoyment. 50. Bailey-Lagerstrom Nature Preserve 53 51. De Tour Peninsula Nature Preserve Cindy Mom

Phoenix Photographic ServicesPhoenix Photographic 52. Pickering Hay Point Nature Preserve McCune - Emmet County Of the more than 200 nature preserves and natural areas Birge - Mackinac County protected through Little Traverse Conservancy, this map 53. Round Island Point Nature Preserve features those that are most accessible. Included are a 54. Vermilion Point Nature Preserve 55. Clyde and Martha Williams Nature Preserve handful of lands protected with Conservancy assistance that 50 are now owned and managed by other agencies. All of the properties described here are living treasures that will remain protected FOREVER! Todd Parker Todd Sturgeon Bay - Emmet County Derby Preserve - Mackinac County

Emmet County 55 1. Philip J. Braun North & South Nature Preserves 12. Oden Island Nature Preserve 45 47 Randy McCune 2. Bubbling Springs Nature Preserve 13. Offi eld Family Nature Preserve 46 Cindy Mom Goodhart Farms - Emmet County 3. Fochtman Nature Preserve 14. Round Lake Nature Preserve Marquette Island - Mackinac County 4. Goodhart Farms Nature Preserve 15. Skyline Trail 48 51 5. Hailand/Helstrom Family Nature Preserves 16. Sturgeon Bay Dunes 6. The Headlands County Park 17. Stutsmanville Bog Nature Preserve 7. Inland Waterway Nature Preserve 18. Thorne Swift Nature Preserve 8. Elmer Johnston Nature Preserve 19. Waldron Fen Nature Preserve Mackinac County 9. Ray Johnston Nature Preserve 20. Watson/Schott Nature Preserves 45. Birge/Mertaugh/Nye Nature Preserves 49 10. Alan and Virginia McCune Nature Preserve 21. Woollam Family Nature Preserve 46. William B. Derby Nature Preserve 11. Naas, Mauger, Raunecker & Leslie Preserves 47. Hessel Beach 48. Marquette Island Nature Preserves 49. St. Helena Island Nature Preserve 6 Sarah Mayhew Ransom - Charlevoix County St. Helena Island - Mackinac County 30

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8 Todd Parker Todd 4 Driggers - Charlevoix County 1 De Tour Peninsula - Chippewa County Charlevoix County 1 22. Barney’s Lake Nature Preserve - Beaver Island Cheboygan County 23. Darnton Family Nature Preserve 17 38. Agnes S. Andreae Nature Preserve 24. The Hill Nature Preserve 40 39. Boyd B. Banwell Nature Preserve 25. Nathan “Barry” Driggers Nature Preserve 40. Colonial Point Memorial Forest/ 26. Horton Creek Nature Preserves 18 42 Chaboiganing Nature Preserve 13 20 5 27. Little Sand Bay Nature Preserve - Beaver Island 11 7 41. Helmer’s Dam/Robert D. VanCampen 3 12 19 44 28. Miller’s Marsh - Beaver Island 14 Nature Preserve 42. Hildner-Bearce/Waubun Nature Preserve 29. North Point Natural Area 9 38 39 30. George and Althea Petritz Nature Preserve 43. Reed’s Pigeon River Nature Preserve

Todd Parker Todd 44. Seven Springs Nature Preserve Susan Creek - Charlevoix County 31. Charles A. Ransom Nature Preserve 36 10 41 32. Raven Ridge Nature Preserve 29 2 31 15 43 Round Island Point - Chippewa County 33. Rogers/Dressel/Jordan River Preserves 26 34. St. Clair Lake/Six Mile Lake Natural Area 25 35. Sleepy Hollow Nature Preserve 36. Susan Creek Nature Preserve 37. Wisser-Saworski Nature Preserve 24 35

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