Little Traverse Conservancy

Protecting the north country we ALL love

Trails cleared

PLEASE CONTINUE TO USE CAUTION ON THESE TRAILS.
As we clear trails, we will make updates here.

Offield Family Viewlands Working Forest Reserve
*Note: Mountain bike trails are closed.

Duncan Bay Nature Preserve

Barbara C. Hoffius Nature Preserve

The Hill Nature Preserve

Sleepy Hollow Nature Preserve

Round Lake Nature Preserve

Sally and Jack Clark Nature Preserve

Susan Creek Nature Preserve

Agnes S. Andreae and Boyd B. Banwell Nature Preserves
*NOTE: Not all but most trails are passable.

Bubbling Springs Nature Preserve

Rogers Family Homestead Nature Preserve

Chaboiganing Nature Preserve

Naas, Mauger, and Raunecker and Leslie Nature Preserves

Elizabeth B. Hoffmann / Diane and Richard DeNardis Family Nature Preserves

Sally and Art Hailand, Jr. / Helstrom Family Nature Preserves

George and Althea Petritz Nature Preserve

Taylor Horton Creek Nature Preserve

Sturgeon Bay Dunes

Melvin Family Hiking and Biking Trails
*Note: The hiking trails have not been cleared.

Tree branch drop-off locations thru april 30

Offield Family Viewlands Working Forest Reserve
995 Hideaway Valley Drive, Harbor Springs – drop off in main parking area near the clubhouse (directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/x22g6HtCEwmrmZfo6)

Van Lokeren Family Lakeside Nature Preserve
1161 Kaz Road, Pellston – off of Van Road, northwest of Moosejaw Junction (directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HFjqec2dYZm5Z6kx7)

Hathaway Family Nature Preserve
1057 W. Central Avenue, Mackinaw City – west of the school about a half mile (directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8BrvKSozkro8ex1x6)

Our Mission

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.

Acres Protected Since 1972

Miles of Water Frontage Protected

Miles of Hiking and/or Biking Trails on Protected Lands

Students in LTC Education Programs Since 1986

Featured Reserve

MELVIN FAMILY HIKING AND BIKING TRAILS

Generations of the Melvin family have loved Burt Lake and the work of Little Traverse Conservancy. When Mark Melvin discovered the 150-acre parcel tucked in between Burt and Mullett lakes for sale, he had a vision of creating mountain bike trails. His daughter Kathleen had recently introduced him to mountain biking, and he discovered that this part of northeastern lower Michigan could benefit from trails. His vision was to not only protect land, but to include enhanced outdoor recreation for the community. A total of 128 donors joined Mark to make the vision come true. A total of 8.5 miles were designed and constructed by Rock Solid Contracting, LLC, one of the highest quality mountain bike trail building companies in the country.