The Hill Nature Preserve – Boyne City, MI – June 27, 2015
While camping at Young State Park we took the short drive to the Hill Nature Preserve on the north edge of the Boyne City limits. The Hill is part of the Little Traverse Conservancy and the preserve protects 119 acres of rolling hills with a mix of hardwoods, pine plantations and open meadows.
From the LTC website: “In 1966, the families of Dr. Gene Herzog, Dr. John Herzog, and Dr. Lou Mrstik purchased this property for their family to have an “up north” destination. It was used for family gatherings and enjoyment for several decades. In 1996, the families donated a conservation easement to protect it from future development and in 2011, the land was donated to LTC as a nature preserve.”
The Hill Preserve can be explored on 2.5 miles of trails. There are 4 stacked short loops that are accessed by a connector trail. We followed the outside of all the loops in the clockwise direction.
The path was mowed through some of the open meadow areas.
Passing through the Red Pines.
The panoramic view of Lake Charlevoix.
From the overlook it is an easy walk back to the trailhead. The Hill is a nice little preserve that has enough variety to make for an interesting short hike.
Directions to The Hill Preserve.
Find a map and more information at michigantrialmaps.com
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