Name | Horseshoe Bay Hiking Trail | |
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Summary | The most attractive feature of this trail is the sandy and secluded Lake Huron beach to which it leads | |
Type | Day Hike - Out and Back | |
Distance (Total) | 2.0 miles / 3.2 km | |
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Hiking Season | - Spring - Summer - Fall | |
Things To See | - Beach - Lake Views - Wildflowers - Wildlife - Woods | |
Difficulty | Easy | |
Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
Nearby Town | Saint Ignace, Michigan, United States | |
Link | http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/hiawatha/recreation/hiking/horseshoe-bay/ | |
Permit Required | No | |
Trail Map |
As you hike the trail, notice the northern white cedar lowlands. This ecosystem is typical of winter habitat used by white-tailed deer when snow is deep and temperatures are low. Watch for unique vegetation like "insect eating" pitcher plants. Morel mushrooms have also been found here.
At the lakeshore you'll find a sandy beach at the water's edge, but about 200 feet inland you can also find ponds typical of coastal wetlands. This habitat is preferred by great blue heron, shore birds, and many species of ducks
Probably the most attractive feature of this trail is the sandy and secluded Lake Huron beach to which it leads. This is one area where you can imagine what the early explorers might have seen as they paddled along the Lake Huron shores.
The beginning of the trail is located at the northern end of Foley Creek Campground, on the eastern side of the St. Ignace Ranger District. Park in either of the driveways next to the trailhead.
Latitude | 45.9379747269 degrees / 45° 56.278' / 45° 56' 16.71" |
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Longitude | -84.7517538071 degrees / -84° 45.105' / -84° 45' 6.31" |
Created by Nick on 12/17/2007 |
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