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Darnton Family Nature Preserve
4.8

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Size: 205 acres

Trail: 6.5 miles of trail.

Land Description: Just a few miles outside of Boyne City, these trails take you through rolling terrain and varied habitats, including a mix of old hay fields, northern hardwood forests, pine plantations, and conifer swamp wetlands surrounding Porter Creek, a trout stream and important tributary to Lake Charlevoix.

Directions: From Front Street in Boyne City, head southwest out of town following the lake until it becomes Marshall Road. Follow .3 miles and take a left on Anderson Rd. In 2.5 miles, take a right on Behling Rd. Follow Behling Rd. .8 mile to the parking area on the right. Access to the preserve is also available off of Dyer Rd, but this dirt road’s intersection with Behling has very poor visibility.

Click here for the trail map.

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Recreation Type: Biking / Hiking Trails

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Chris Keyes

8 months ago

Was nice to wander the trails here alone. No other people to be found. Just endless wildflowers, grasshoppers, and butterflies. Looks like they keep the trails mowed pretty well.

jim witte

6 years ago

200 acres of fresh snow made this the perfect spot for snowshoeing. The conservancy has begun a trail system with major landmarks signed. When that is complete, this preserve will be fantastic. Glad to have found it early in its development. Don’t miss the remains of the old farmstead. Oh, and the vistas are beautiful here as you are rewarded each time you climb a hill.