Rec: Hiking & Biking

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Hiking & Biking

Looking for great trails for the beginner hiker? Paved trails for a family bike ride? Scenic strolls to watch the sunset? First time trails for the family or for seniors? Challenging trails to test your skills? We’ve got them all!

Little Traverse Conservancy

The mission of the Little Traverse Conservancy is to protect the natural diversity and beauty of northern Michigan by preserving significant land and scenic areas, and fostering appreciation and understanding of the environment. Our service area includes Chippewa, Mackinac, Emmet, Cheboygan, and Charlevoix counties. Maps can be found on the website, at local Chamber of Commerce offices, or by mail (call the Conservancy at 231-347-0991 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday - Friday). The Conservancy also offers a number of guided hikes and other activities throughout the year, so check the website: www.landtrust.org.

LTC Facts & Figures:

• More than 270 private properties have been given permanent protection with conservation easements.

• More than 200 nature preserves open to the public. • LTC maintains 107 miles of trail on nearly 50 nature preserves. • For more than 25 years, LTC has provided environmental education programs - at no cost - to thousands of school children throughout the year. • Quarterly field trips are offered for an adult audience interested in learning more about our valuable natural spaces.

Area Preserves:

Rogers/Dressel/Jordan River Preserve: From downtown East Jordan, travel northeast and then south on M-32 for 1.3 miles to Rogers Road. Turn right and the preserve is 1/2 mile down on the right. Raven Ridge Nature Preserve: From downtown East Jordan, travel east on C48 approximately 3.5 miles to Pearsall Rd. Turn right, then immediately turn left onto Fuller Rd. Turn right in about 1.5 mi.

St. Clair Lake/Six Mile Lake Natural Area: From Ellsworth, take C48 east approximately two miles to South Arm Township Park and a small parking area on the right (south) side of the road. There is a rustic boat launch on the river.