September, 2017 September, 3 4 EMMET COUNTY’S edition 10th 1 Philip J. Braun North & South 2 Bubbling Springs Fochtman Goodhart Farms 5 Hailand/Helstrom Complex 6 The Headlands 7 Hoogland Family A short walk from Pellston, the 125-acre Braun This 243-acre preserve includes ¼ mile of One of LTC’s largest nature preserves boasts 685 Access these preserves off of West Conway Road Little Traverse Conservancy assisted Emmet This 100-acre preserve lies along nearly 3,000 Just a few miles from downtown Petoskey, this near Oden or from the North Western State Trail North Preserve lies along nearly a mile of the 15-acre preserve off ers a short trail system and frontage along Round Lake and ¼ mile along acres and 7½ miles of marked trails with 5½ miles County in acquiring this incredible 600-acre feet of M-119/Tunnel of Trees Scenic Heritage KEY Maple River, a fl y-fi shing destination. A trail US-31. The best way to see it is to hike the that are groomed for cross-country skiing. Trails where a platform and boardwalk leads you into property with 2½ miles on the Straits of Route. The property rises to rolling ridges to the overlook off ering a natural oasis for exploration. the preserves and 1½ miles of hiking trail. The takes you to and along the river. While enjoying a mix of mature upland hard- paved North Western State Trail. A boardwalked are divided into East and West sections. Mackinac. Designated as the 9th International east and is dominated by large red oaks, but From US-31 and Robinson Rd. head west ¼ mile on overlook on the east end of Round Lake marks waters from these lands drain to Crooked Lake Dark Sky Park in the world. Nearly 4½ miles of includes the classic northern upland forest. In All preserve trails featured on this map are suitable wood forest and a swampy corridor with a small From Harbor Springs, take State Rd. north 9 miles nearby. Hailand Preserve (50 acres) lies adjacent to Robinson Road. Preserve entrance is on the south. stream, try to fi nd the springs. the southwest end of the preserve. Hike the trail trails are available. For more information, call late spring, the woods are dotted with trillium, for hiking, birdwatching, and similar activities. north and the preserve is on both sides. to Robinson Rd. Turn left on Robinson and travel the Helstrom Family Preserve (40 acres). 231.436.4051 or visit www.emmetcounty.org. trout lily, and spring beauty. Braun South lies just south of Pellston and off ers 3½ miles to the beginning of the preserve at the Parking is available with either a formal parking

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. From the north end of Petoskey on US-31, turn Hannah Rd. intersection. East trails are most easily From Harbor Springs, drive north on M-119 for TMPetersen by photo Hysell/Iris John

Petoskey, travel south on US-131 1½ miles to West Conway Rd. and in .2 miles you will see sign From Mackinaw City, take Central Ave. west for area or a safe pull off . The following icons help From US-31 in Pellston, head 1.8 miles south to Intertown Rd. Turn right (west) on Intertown onto M-119 towards Harbor Springs and go .8 accessed from the fi rst parking area you see off 2 miles to its end. Turn left and go .3 mile to the 7.7 miles. At the base of the big hill you have just by photos sandpiper and Coyote the preserve sign on east side of road. A two track mile. Turn right on Hiawatha Trail. Travel 1.2 Robinson Road, which is also open in the winter. and parking on the right. Or catch the paved trail at descended, you will turn a fairly sharp corner to the highlight activities suited for each property. and travel 1.1 miles to the preserve on the left 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 West Trails are accessed from Church Road. on the right. right and the parking area will soon appear on the Maple River. next to the lake by the overlook platform. to access the preserves through the boardwalk right. Look for a small road side pull off with gate platform. and small sign. Bicycling

Canoeing or Kayaking opportunity 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 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 be enjoyed at this 168-acre property with more few blocks west of downtown Harbor Springs. miles of trails and two parking areas. Largely 58-acre preserve with a half mile of frontage and Beaver Island from this 220-acre than ½ mile frontage on Minnehaha Creek. 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. Dominated by hardwoods, the preserve includes 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 a pine plantation, meadow, and signifi cant cedar 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 swamp. A second parking area large enough to 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 accommodate a school bus was completed off 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 Berger Road in 2015. From Harbor Springs, take State Rd. 9 miles to 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 for 3.2 miles to details and registration. 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 Robinson Rd. Turn left on Robinson and travel 4 several confusing turns at intersections, so watch From Petoskey, take Mitchell Road east 6.25 miles Pickerel turns into Channel Rd. Follow Channel Rd. Pleasantview Rd., continue north on Pleasantview miles to Church Rd. Take a right on Church and to Berger Road (turn right and go .7 mile to parking 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 miles north to Powell Rd. Turn right on Powell Todd Parker 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 travel ½ mile to the Johnston Preserve on the right. about one mile, and turn left on Artesian Lane. on left) or 7 miles east of Petoskey to Maxwell Road the island, turn right on Leeward Dr. and go all the parking area on left ½ mile down Quick Rd. (turn right and .7 miles to parking on right). way to the end until you see the LTC logo sign. Parking also off Hedrick Rd. on preserve’s west side. the entrance to the LTC offi ce. The trailhead is Look for parking area and preserve sign. directly off of the parking lot. Trails are groomed for skiing and snowshoeing

CITY OF PETOSKEY’S 15 STATE OF MICHIGAN’S Swimming opportunity 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 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 with acquiring this parcel and constructing an Michigan shoreline, this protected property is mile trail loop around the primary wetlands Local favorite overlook platform off ering spectacular views of wildlife, this area is a mecca of diversity. Features uplands, taking you to a pond and to the beach. total of 104 acres located between Petoskey for this spectacular shoreline now a part of . It is one of a quarter mile fern-lined trail to the bog, inter- This is the only LTC preserve with a formal nature off ering exceptional birding and an easy walk and Harbor Springs. A roughly one-mile trail preserve. From the parking area, a hilly trail the Petoskey region. The addition is now part of the most spectacular public beaches available in through diverse habitats. A small covered the North Country Trail system. pretive signs, and a bench with an overlook view. center and regular summer programs. A $5 park- loop spanning both preserves was completed takes you just under a half mile to the water. northern lower Michigan. No formal trails on A fun place for young children to explore and ing fee per car for non-township residents. (No picnic table is found just off of the parking Summer 2015. The back dunes feature an unusual rock land- International From Petoskey, head east on Mitchell St. 1.7 miles to property, but the North Country Trail can be play hide and seek when the ferns are unfolded. charge for LTC members.) Open Memorial Day area. This preserve is in the process of being scape and the beach is classic northern Lake Dark Sky Park Division Rd. Right on Division .8 miles to Atkins Rd. accessed from several points nearby off ering Original preserve is 65 acres. The 34-acre “C. restored to native species. to Labor Day, 10 am to ½ hour after sunset. Call To get to the main trailhead, from the Harbor Michigan shore. Left on Atkins .5 miles to Cedar Valley Rd. Right on biking and hiking opportunities. Beach Day & Family” preserve addition was 231.526.6401 for extended hours. Managed by Springs Airport, head south along M-119 Cedar Valley .5 mile. Take fi rst left onto Greenwood purchased in 2017, bringing the size to 99 acres. From Petoskey, head north on US-31 to Pickerel From Cross Village, follow M-119 north along the West Traverse Township. Lake Rd. Follow 9.5 miles to Banwell Rd. and 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 view Road and travel a half mile. Take a right 14 miles to Division Road. Take a left and travel Emmet County intersection. Go straight (south) for 1 mile. Turn coast approximately 5 miles until it dead ends at From Harbor Springs, take State Road north From Harbor Springs, take M-119 northwest 3.8 turn left. Continue on Banwell 3¼ to entrance

Sturgeon Bay Trail. Turn left and you will soon be on right. From Alanson, head east on M-68 to (south) on Mink Road and you will dead end at 1. 8 miles to Lakeshore Drive/M-119. Turn right right onto Krause Rd. and parking area is on the approximately 5 miles. Look for the preserve sign miles to Lower Shore Dr. on left. Follow Lower Shore the parking area to the trail. and travel .9 miles to the parking area on your at public shoreline with many parking options. on the right-hand side of the road and a small Banwell Rd. Turn right. Continue on Banwell 3.3 right 1 mile down at the media towers. Dr. for ½ mile. The preserve sign is on the left. Map Preserve

miles to entrance on left. left (west) side. From Cross Village, the preserve is

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

This preserve includes 337 acres, 4,900 feet of A few minutes south of Boyne City, you will This 119-acre property overlooks Boyne City 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 Mackinac County Barney’s Lake frontage and 1,770 feet of Lake fi nd the 275-acre Darnton Family Nature with nice views of Lake Charlevoix. A 2½ 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 CONSERVANCY’S TRAVERSE LITTLE Michigan frontage. Features include open bog, Preserve. A 6.5 mile trail system takes you mile trail system meanders through mature Lake Charlevoix. Once a farm, the property frontage. A parking area is available along mile) and footbridges allow visitors to explore provides easy access around the marsh. sedge meadow, cedar swamp, and uplands. through rolling terrain and varied habitats, hardwoods, old fi elds, orchards, and conifer includes a pine plantation, open fi elds, and a Pincherry Road. Visit the website or app (LTC without damaging the sensitive habitat. When Chippewa County Nearly a mile of trail is found to the east of the including an old farm homestead. groves. Two parking areas. Groomed ski trails high, forested ridge. Trails are often groomed Explorer) for specifi cs and updated information. added with state land to the north, nearly 1½ From St. James, take the King’s Hwy. south for lake. A second trail and sign are found at the in winter. by a neighbor in winter. miles of Lake Michigan shoreline with a shallow 4 miles. Turn right (west) onto Paid Een Ogs Rd. north end of the preserve off of Barney’s Lake From Front Street in Boyne City, head southwest To get to Taylor-Horton Creek Preserve, from swimming beach are accessible. Continue about 1½ miles. At the four corners Road. From there, hike .7 mile to connect to the out of town following the lake until it becomes From downtown Boyne City at intersection of From the intersection of US-31 just north of Charlevoix, take US-31 east two miles and turn and airport turn left (south) onto West Side Dr. Kuebler Trail. From St. James, take Kings Hwy. south 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- right on Boyne City-Charlevoix Road. Go 8.6 miles, From the Welke’s Airport, go south on East Side Dr. Continue on West Side Dr. approximately fi ve preserve guidelines 1¼ miles to Barney’s Lake Rd. North and turn right. Anderson Rd. In 2.5 miles, take a right on Behling mile. Lake Street turns into W. Michigan. Charlevoix Road and travel 5.3 miles. The and turn left on Pincherry Rd. Go north 2.1 miles for approximately 200 yards. Look for a sign on miles to Miller’s Marsh which will be on the left Go 2½ miles and the preserve can be found on both Rd. Follow Behling Rd. .8 mile to the parking area Go 0.1 miles on W. Michigan and turn right on preserve is found on the left (north) side of the on Pincherry. The parking lot is on the right, about the left side of the road. Parking is adjacent to the (east) side of the road. Please enjoy: Hiking, birdwatching, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, on the right. Access to the preserve is also avail- Charlevoix St. Go 1.6 miles north on Charlevoix road. This preserve is directly across the street a half mile north of the Schulz Preserve parking. historic Gallagher House. Download sides of the road. Look for a preserve sign on fi shing, and similar low-impact activities. Many of the properties include the left. Parking is on the right. able off of Dyer Rd, but this dirt road’s intersection St. to Clute Rd. Turn right onto Clute Rd. Go .7 from Hayes Township’s Camp Seagull property. with Behling has very poor visibility. mile to 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 Please refrain from: Camping, fi res, dumping or littering, removal of app provides users vegetation, off -road vehicles, and snowmobiling. with accurate, detailed 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: information and interactive • Hunting is allowed only on designated preserves and with written maps about LTC preserves At the northeast end of Beaver Island, this The 1½ mile trail at this 80-acre preserve is LTC assisted Charlevoix Township and the local 140 acres and 1½ miles of hilly trails adjacent to These preserves combine for a total of 201 Jointly managed between the Grand Traverse More than one mile of easy walking trails permission only. Visit www.landtrust.org or call our offi ce for details. community in acquiring this Lake Michigan 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 that are best suited for acres and more than two miles of Jordan River State law requires that all dogs be on a leash while visiting preserves. parcel 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. frontage. An easy 1½ mile trail system is on the acre property off ers 2.3 miles of water frontage. includes a spring-fed trout stream emptying outdoor recreation. Other Michigan shore lie adjacent to the Mt. to 500 feet of gorgeous Lake Michigan beach. as Lake Michigan islands. The preserve is a mix Rogers Preserve. Just upstream from this A launch is available for canoes or kayaks and to the South Arm of Lake Charlevoix. Beautiful Please contact our offi ce if trails, parking areas, or signs need attention trails such as The North McSauba Recreation Area. A network of trails run The donor wrote: “People, animals, plants, and of woods and open fi elds. From Boyne Falls, take M-75 for one mile to Deer a short hike leads to a platform overlooking St. second growth forest of maple, beech, Lake Road. Turn left on Deer Lake Road and travel complex lies a public access/canoe launch, Country Trail, DNR Pathways, behind the dunes and include a lake overlook. trees allowed. All other human-made structures making for a nice paddling destination that ends Clair Lake near the headwaters of the Chain of hemlock, and ash. or if you notice any inappropriate activity on a preserve. We greatly ap- or objects prohibited. I would like it to remain a From Petoskey, take US-31 south approximately 3 1/2 miles to East Jordan/Boyne City Rd. Turn left preciate the assistance of the many individuals who help monitor and and more are also shown. 9 miles to Burgess Rd. and turn left. Go 3½ miles in East Jordan at the edge of Lake Charlevoix. Lakes. From US-31 on the far north end of Charlevoix, place to quietly appreciate nature.” and go 4 miles and turn left on Pearsall Rd. Within From Charlevoix, take M-66 south approximately provide stewardship for our preserves and trails. Visit our website for take Mercer Rd. north (toward the lake). Turn left to Quarterline Rd. and turn left. Then go 1 mile to 50 feet, turn left on Fuller Rd. Go up the big hill past In Ellsworth, take C-48 east approximately two 7 miles and turn left onto Sleepy Hollow Lane, From downtown East Jordan, travel northeast and volunteer 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 Raven Hill Discovery Center until you reach a “T.” 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 The app is available on both 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 left (Rogers Rd. but no sign). The parking area 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 Google Play and the Apple the parking/turn around near the lakeshore. travel .2 miles to the preserve sign on your left. is a short distance down on the right. on the right. There is a rustic boat launch on the river. use than our preserves and are maintained by state and local govern- Park on the side of the road. App Store by searching “LTC ments. A handful of parks established with help from the Conservancy Explorer” or use these QR are included in this guide. Please refer to the rules and regulations of the codes. Android appropriate jurisdiction when visiting them. iPhone

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 Barbara C. Hoffi us 44 Reed’s Pigeon River 45 Seven Springs 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 Adjacent to the Andreae Preserve, the 400-acre these 314 acres which include a mile of frontage 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, The majority of this 374-acre preserve was This 110-acre preserve off ers roughly 2¼ Approximately 1.2 miles of trail lead to a 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 200-acre property is the 1¼ miles of Pigeon on Susan Creek and a mile along US-31. Lies others could enjoy its existing trail system, easy trails make for excellent hiking and cross this preserve complex grew to 27 acres in 2012 donated in late 2016. Donors made an miles of trails and a mile of frontage along shoreline overlook of Burt Lake. The property 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 when a local fundraising initiative successfully 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- additional shoreline purchase possible. The the Pigeon River. Property is a mix of wood- includes 65 acres and 2,800 feet of lake miles of Pigeon River frontage. A parking area off of ering oaks and pines of these adjacent lands. popular destination for fl y anglers. helped LTC acquire adjacent acreage. Domi- preserve includes 2,000 feet along ed and open terrain that has been managed Taimi Hoag Preserve owned by Little Traverse to the school’s 160-acre forest. An overlook 231.347.0991). Combined with trails at the adjacent M-68 and connecting trail were completed in 2015. frontage with the most recent addition 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 and lies along US-23 between Cheboygan and to encourage wildlife. Kayaking or canoeing purchased in 2017. platform exists at the preserve’s highest point Banwell Preserve, more than 5 miles of trails are Chaboiganing. From Indian River, take M-68 east 5¼ miles to was created in Spring, 2016. with plans to maintain a view of Boyne Valley. available. From Indian River (exit 310 off I-75) take M-68 east contain a short but nice trail system. Mackinaw City. A short trail meanders down a require a short portage, but can be a drop off Afton Rd. Turn right and travel 1.3 miles. Preserve on slope to the rocky lakeshore. or take out point along the Pigeon River. From Hwy. M-27/75 in Indian River, turn west about 5.3 miles. Parking area and sign on the left. To a 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 Four miles east of Charlevoix and 11 miles west From the light at the US-131 intersection in Boyne From Indian River (exit 310 off I-75) take M-68 east more remote parking area, in Afton turn left (N) onto onto Prospect Rd. just north of the bridge. and turn right on Brutus Rd. Travel 4 miles. Just north on M-27 and turn left on Waubun Road. From the intersection of US-27 and US-23 in From Indian River, head east on M-68 six miles Continue straight onto Chippewa Beach Rd. 1.1 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 past the intersection with Mundt Rd. look for the 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 Travel 1 mile to intersection of Waubun Road and Cheboygan, head northeast on US-23 for 7.3 to Afton Road and turn right. Continue on miles which curves north. Look for the preserve (W) onto Dunn Rd., a seasonal gravel road. Go about ½ 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 miles and look for the preserve sign on the right. sign about ¼ mile past the curve. Colonial Point property, continue straight and Park along the side of the road. From Mackinaw City, the preserve can also be Pigeon River Rd. The preserve will be approx. 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. take the next right. Go a few hundred yards to the Big Rock Restoration Site. Preserve sign. found just under 8 miles southeast of town along half a mile down on your right. Colonial Point entrance on your right. US-23.

CLARK TOWNSHIP’S St. Helena Island 51 Bailey-Lagerstrom Sugar- Island 53 Round Island Point 46 Birge/Mertaugh/Nye Complex 47 Willliam B. Derby 48 Hessel Beach 49 Marquette Island Preserves 50 52 De Tour Peninsula 54 Vermilion Point 55 Clyde and Martha Williams This 813-acre complex features beautiful This 200-acre preserve includes a nearly three- As LTC’s very fi rst assist project in the Les When crossing the , look west The Conservancy’s fi rst preserve on Drummond wildfl owers, excellent migratory bird habitat, More than 1,900 acres and fi ve miles of Lake More than 422 acres and two miles of St. More than three miles of northern Lake Huron One of LTC’s largest preserves at 1,024 acres, Enjoy 1.75 miles of Lake Superior shoreline at mile fi gure eight trail loop available through Cheneaux area, since 1994 this township park Huron shoreline are protected with the and the largest island visible (~7 miles away) is Mary’s River/Lake Huron shore. From the park- shoreline and 145 acres on Point DeTour com- 1¾ miles of Lake Superior shoreline, and 1½ this spectacular 175-acre property. Operated as Island, these 80-acres include an easy 1.3 mile and more than two miles of Lake Huron shore. all seasons. The trail meanders through natural has off ered free parking, a place to carry kayaks St. Helena. LTC owns the entire 266-acre trail system. Points of interest include several A 2.2-mile trail wanders through the cedar forest Seiberling Stewart, Aldo Leopold, and ing area, a mile-long trail stops along the lake. prise this gorgeous Great Lakes preserve. From miles of trail. a life saving station for decades, the buildings moss covered rock gardens, evergreen forest, and canoes to the water, a swimming beach, and Sheppard-Hardy preserves on this island within island except for the lighthouse and three the parking area a two-track trail leads through are now used by researchers studying the plants forest types and an old stone wall. and wetlands from the most northern parking and along the rugged Lake Huron shore. Because public restrooms. An excellent access point for surrounding acres which are owned by the Great From downtown Sault Ste Marie, go east to the From Sault Ste. Marie, head south on Hwy. 75 area. A separate, short (.1 mile) trail takes visitors Les Cheneaux. (Leopold is 1,683 acres alone.) middle of preserve. You have to pick your own and wildlife of the region. The back wetlands 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 way to the rugged shoreline from the trail. to exit 392. Travel about one mile and turn left are old cranberry bogs. From Detour, take the ferry to Drummond Island. to scenic Loon Lake. And a third trail to Search Best way to access main trail through Leopold (south) on 20th Street (aka S. Bakerside Road) Drive onto M-134/East Channel road for 7.9 becoming a local favorite and trails are generally Island preserves. Preserve is at the Leopold Landing at Duck Bay. miles east on 1½ Mile Rd. Turn right on Brasser Bay is available from the most southern parking. compacted for snowshoeing in the winter. Access limited to boat travel. Nearest boat ramps Rd. Drive 11 miles south on Brasser (which turns From the Mackinac Bridge take I-75 north. Take 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 From Hessel, take M-134 west 2.4 miles. Turn left on From the corner of M-134 and S. Pickford Ave/3 From the Mackinac Bridge, follow I-75 north are St. Ignace, Point La Barbe, and Mackinaw City. into Homestead Rd. after about 4 ½ miles.) The exit 359 to M-134 East toward Cedarville. Go 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 Pt. Brulee Rd. Go .7 miles to the fi rst trailhead parking From M-134, head south on Four Mile Road to Mile Rd, go south into downtown Hessel about two about 14 miles to M-134. Take M-134 east 13 Anchor a boat or land a kayak at the sheltered bay parking area is on Homestead Rd. on the right through Cedarville, and continue east passing Point Rd. (east loop). Go ½ mile and look for sure to stay slightly to the right on Vermilion Rd. right and go ½ mile to the preserve on the left. on right; or go 1.1 miles to shoreline parking area Club Road. Take a right on Club Road and travel blocks until the street ends at the public marina. miles to Hessel. You can reach the islands from near the old village site on the north side of the at a big curve. Give yourself at least 25 minutes De Tour State Park. From the campground en- signs on right. Turn right onto the paved S. and continue for 6.1 miles. Again, stay right for 1.3 (on left). Travel further south for the Loon Lake and half a mile. Look for signs on right and parking Turn right onto Lake St. Go about 600 feet. The launches in Hessel or further east in Cedarville. island. GLLKA off ers a variety of ways to get to the to get back to the ferry. The ferry returns to the trance, continue 5 miles. (Town of De Tour is too Winding Ct. Follow one mile to parking and miles until you reach the preserve. Search Bay parking. area is a little further up on the left. Township beach has street level parking on the left. Only accessible by boat. island: www.gllka.com or 231.436.5580. mainland on the hour and half hour. far.) Turn right onto Pointe Rd. Bear right onto trail head at end. Light House Point Rd and follow to parking area. 54

Visit www.landtrust.org for more detailed information TMPetersen Todd Parker Todd Hailand - Emmet County Nature Preserves and maps of these properties and more. Chaboiganing - Cheboygan County & Natural Areas 231.347.0991 PROTECTED THROUGH 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. 51. Bailey-Lagerstrom Nature Preserve 53 52. De Tour Peninsula Nature Preserve Cindy Mom

Phoenix Photographic ServicesPhoenix Photographic 53. Round Island 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 54. Vermilion Point Nature Preserve features those that are most accessible. Included are a 55. Clyde and Martha Williams Nature Preserve handful of lands protected with Conservancy assistance that 51 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 46 48 Randy McCune 2. Bubbling Springs Nature Preserve 13. Offi eld Family Nature Preserve 47 Cindy Mom Goodhart Farms - Emmet County 3. Fochtman Nature Preserve 14. Round Lake Nature Preserve Marquette Island - Mackinac County 49 52 4. Goodhart Farms Nature Preserve 15. Skyline Trail 5. Hailand/Helstrom Family Nature Preserves 16. Sturgeon Bay Dunes 6. The Headlands County Park 17. Stutsmanville Bog Nature Preserve 7. Hoogland Family 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 50 46. Birge/Mertaugh/Nye Nature Preserves 10. Alan and Virginia McCune Nature Preserve 21. Woollam Family Nature Preserve 47. William B. Derby Nature Preserve 11. Naas, Mauger, Raunecker & Leslie Preserves 48. Hessel Beach 49. Marquette Island Nature Preserves 50. St. Helena Island Nature Preserve 6 Sarah Mayhew Ransom - Charlevoix County 30 St. Helena Island - Mackinac County

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Todd Parker Todd 4 Driggers - Charlevoix County 1 Charlevoix County 1 De Tour Peninsula - Chippewa County 22. Barney’s Lake Nature Preserve - Beaver Island Cheboygan County 7 17 38. Agnes S. Andreae Nature Preserve 23. Darnton Family Nature Preserve 40 24. The Hill Nature Preserve 39. Boyd B. Banwell Nature Preserve 25. Nathan “Barry” Driggers Nature Preserve 40. Colonial Point Memorial Forest/ 18 13 42 26. Horton Creek Nature Preserves Chaboiganing Nature Preserve 11 20 5 27. Little Sand Bay Nature Preserve - Beaver Island 12 19 45 41. Helmer’s Dam/Robert D. VanCampen 14 3 28. Miller’s Marsh - Beaver Island 38 Nature Preserve 29. North Point Natural Area 9 39 42. Hildner-Bearce/Waubun Nature Preserve 30. George and Althea Petritz Nature Preserve 43. Barbara C. Hoffi us Nature Preserve

Todd Parker Todd 36 10 41 44. Reed’s Pigeon River Nature Preserve Susan Creek - Charlevoix County 31. Charles A. Ransom Nature Preserve 29 2 15 45. Seven Springs Nature Preserve 32. Raven Ridge Nature Preserve 31 44 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 24 37. Wisser-Saworski Nature Preserve 35

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