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Ridge Interpretive Trail
Visit the St. Ignace Ranger District on US 2 or the Brevoort Lake Campground Host to obtain an interpretive guide booklet for the Ridge Interpretive Trail. The brochure contains a map with markers of trees, fruits, plants, and scenery you will see along the way.
About Ridge Interpretive Trail:
- Located within Brevoort Lake Campground
- On an ancient Lake Michigan dune
- Self-guided
- Half-mile
- Easy to moderate hike
- Requires climbing and descending
- At the end of the trail, wipe your shoes to avoid spreading invasive species to other parts of the Forest.
What is an Interpretive Trail?
Interpretive trails have information (signs or brochures) to explain the type of things you will see along the way. For the Ridge Interpretive Trail, a brochure is offered that explains the Forest landscape along the trail.
A short list includes:
- Red pine – many were planted in the 1930s by the CCC.
- Hemlock trees which can live as many as 600 years.
- The Michigan State Tree – can you name what it is?
- Blueberry patch – blueberries grow all around the sandy areas near the pine trees.
- Red maple – the most colorful trees in the Fall.
- Brevoort Lake Overlook – which looks north at Boedne Bay of Brevoort Lake. The 4,230-acre lake is controlled by a dam.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | This trail is not groomed in winter. |
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| Closest Towns: | St. Ignace |
General Information
Directions:From the intersection of US-2 and Brevoort Camp Road about 17 miles west of St. Ignace turn north on Brevoort Camp Road (FR 3108) and drive 1.2 miles to FR 3473. Turn right (east) on FR 3473 and drive to the campground.
Activities
Day Hiking
0.5 mile interpretive hiking trail
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Interpretive Areas
This self guided, half mile, interpretive hiking trail introduces hikers to the Forest Landscape. Hikers are invited to pick up and interpretive guide booklet from the Ranger District on US 2 or from the Brevoort Lake Campground Host.