City of Petoskey Skyline Trail
City of Petoskey Assist Project
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Size
65 acres
Frontage
1¼ miles along the Pigeon River.
Land Description
From atop this hill are sweeping views of Little Traverse Bay and the Bear River Valley. This property lies adjacent to more than 865 acres of City of Petoskey land, land owned by the county and the state, and land connected through privately-granted trail easements. At an elevation of more than 1,200 feet, the views are dramatic.
Trail Description
Skyline Trail is part of the North Country National Scenic Trail (NCT), a unit of the National Park Service. The NCT runs from Vermont to North Dakota, so the hiking is endless. This section, maintained by the Jordan Valley 45° chapter of the NCTA, is hilly and challenging with two switchbacks.
History
In 2008, the Conservancy helped the City of Petoskey acquire this parcel and construct an overlook platform offering spectacular views of the Petoskey region. The land was a logical location for diverting a portion of the North Country Trail away from Krause Road.
Directions
From Petoskey, head east on Mitchell Street 1.7 miles to Division Road. Turn right on Division and go 0.8 miles to Atkins Road and turn left on Atkins. Go ½ mile to Cedar Valley Road. Take a right and go ½ mile to Greenwood Road. Follow Greenwood around curve 1½ miles to a four-way intersection. Continue south onto Brubaker Road 1 mile to Krause Road. Right on Krause and go 1 mile. Look for signs and parking on the right at the radio towers.
