De Tour Peninsula Nature Preserve
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Size
145 acres
Frontage
More than three miles of Lake Huron shoreline.
Land Description
Jutting down into Lake Huron, this preserve includes the rich diversity that typifies northern Lake Huron: sand and gravel beach, limestone cobble shore, boreal forest, rich conifer swamp, emerging marsh, and coastal fen. The land lies within a significant migration corridor centered on the St. Mary’s River.
Trail Description
A two-track road, Point Road, runs through the preserve to private land on the tip of the peninsula and is open to foot traffic. A small parking area is available at the end of Point Road.
History
This preserve was anonymously donated to Little Traverse Conservancy in 2011.
Directions
ADDRESS: 2331 Point Road, De Tour Village From De Tour, head south one mile on M-134. Turn left onto Point Road. Drive 0.6 mile to the parking area.
Check out the plants and animals found at this preserve using the iNaturalist guide below. Help us document more with iNaturalist.org and eBird.org.
