Hoogland Family Nature Preserve
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Size
74 acres
Frontage
Nearly 3,000 feet along Scenic Heritage Route M-119, also known as the Tunnel of Trees.
Land Description
This preserve is flat on the west side but rises to rolling ridges to the east. The forest is dominated by large red oak and includes the classic maple and beech northern upland forest that typifies northwestern Emmet County. In late spring, the woods are dotted with trillium, trout lily, spring beauty, and classic spring ephemerals.
Trail Description
A 1.5 mile loop.
History
The Hoogland Family Foundation donated this preserve. The Hoogland family wanted to protect some of the lands that have been part of their family’s summer vacations for decades. The preserve lies just above the Lake Michigan shore in a region with rapid growth because of its high desirability for summer homes.
Directions
ADDRESS: 4135 S Lake Shore Drive, Harbor Springs, MI 49740 - From Harbor Springs, drive north on M-119 for 7.7 miles. At the base of the big hill you have just descended, you will turn a reasonably sharp corner to the right, and the parking area will soon appear on the right. Look for a small parking area and logo sign.
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.
