Saturday, October 04, 2008
News
Numerous trail options to see changing leaves, observe nature abound throughout county
Argus-Press
Area residents seeking fall color, exercise or peace and solitude can find all of those things nearby along the area's many hiking trails.
In Owosso, the trail around Hopkins Lake is approximately a mile long. The trailhead is located at the southern end of Collamer Park, which is accessed off M-52 south of town. The trail is partly a dirt and follows paved roads which continue around Hopkins Lake. A portion of the trail is wooded and a portion is built over a marsh area.
The James S. Miner River Walkway winds through a largely wooded area along the Shiawassee River between McCurdy Park in Corunna to Owosso.
The trailhead is located near the north side of the McCurdy Park bridge over the Shiawassee River and includes both gravel, paved areas and sidewalks which end more than 3 miles later at Curwood Castle Park in Owosso.
Just north of downtown Owosso, Harmon Patridge Park hugs the the Shiawassee River and accessible from Chipman Trail off North M-52.
The park boasts many different kinds of trees, which produce a bounty of color as the season progresses. The park also includes a road that winds into the park and a dirt-and-stone trail that follows the river.
The DeVries Nature Conservancy offers a choice of more than 4 miles total on five different trails which wind through or beside wooded, river front and open farm land. The DeVries Nature Conservancy is located at 2635 N. M-52.
The Ed Beaver Interpretive Nature Trail, accessed off Woodbury Road between Grand River Avenue and Doyle Road in Laingsburg, offers another opportunity to enjoy nature and seasonal color.
The two-thirds-mile trail offers a view of farm fields and Pine Hills Golf Course. The trail concludes at a platform built over a wetland and a lookout over the golf course. Walkers return by the same route.
A short walking trail exists at Shiatown Park West, on the corner of Bancroft and Bennington roads in Shiawassee Township. The trail takes walkers throughout the woods, down to the Shiawassee River beneath the dam and back to the park. The trail begins at the edge of the woods east of the pavilion.
A dirt road makes a loop through Gumaer Park in Ovid and accomodates walkers through the park, which features a number of trees. The park is located at 631 N. Main St.
To the north, the Saginaw Valley Rail Trail can be accessed in St. Charles. Traveling north on M-52 to St. Charles, turn left at the stoplight, continue on M-52 to Water Street and turn right. Parking for the trail can be found on the left. The Saginaw Valley Rail Trail is 7 miles of paved trail between St. Charles and Saginaw.
Area residents seeking fall color, exercise or peace and solitude can find all of those things nearby along the area's many hiking trails.
In Owosso, the trail around Hopkins Lake is approximately a mile long. The trailhead is located at the southern end of Collamer Park, which is accessed off M-52 south of town. The trail is partly a dirt and follows paved roads which continue around Hopkins Lake. A portion of the trail is wooded and a portion is built over a marsh area.
The James S. Miner River Walkway winds through a largely wooded area along the Shiawassee River between McCurdy Park in Corunna to Owosso.
The trailhead is located near the north side of the McCurdy Park bridge over the Shiawassee River and includes both gravel, paved areas and sidewalks which end more than 3 miles later at Curwood Castle Park in Owosso.
Just north of downtown Owosso, Harmon Patridge Park hugs the the Shiawassee River and accessible from Chipman Trail off North M-52.
The park boasts many different kinds of trees, which produce a bounty of color as the season progresses. The park also includes a road that winds into the park and a dirt-and-stone trail that follows the river.
The DeVries Nature Conservancy offers a choice of more than 4 miles total on five different trails which wind through or beside wooded, river front and open farm land. The DeVries Nature Conservancy is located at 2635 N. M-52.
The Ed Beaver Interpretive Nature Trail, accessed off Woodbury Road between Grand River Avenue and Doyle Road in Laingsburg, offers another opportunity to enjoy nature and seasonal color.
The two-thirds-mile trail offers a view of farm fields and Pine Hills Golf Course. The trail concludes at a platform built over a wetland and a lookout over the golf course. Walkers return by the same route.
A short walking trail exists at Shiatown Park West, on the corner of Bancroft and Bennington roads in Shiawassee Township. The trail takes walkers throughout the woods, down to the Shiawassee River beneath the dam and back to the park. The trail begins at the edge of the woods east of the pavilion.
A dirt road makes a loop through Gumaer Park in Ovid and accomodates walkers through the park, which features a number of trees. The park is located at 631 N. Main St.
To the north, the Saginaw Valley Rail Trail can be accessed in St. Charles. Traveling north on M-52 to St. Charles, turn left at the stoplight, continue on M-52 to Water Street and turn right. Parking for the trail can be found on the left. The Saginaw Valley Rail Trail is 7 miles of paved trail between St. Charles and Saginaw.