Address: 44.834246, -85.562805
Countie(s) trail is located in: Hillsdale
Trail Type(s): Cross Country Skiing <> Hiking
Trail Measurement: Trail: 1.5 Miles & Area: 2,500 acres
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End Points
- 44.834246, -85.562805
- 44.833134, -85.559291
Located on the 2,500-acre Lost Nation State Game Area, the Lost Nation Trail is an old county road that has been closed to vehicles. It winds through hardwood forest, brushy areas, and wetlands along the St. Joseph River bottomlands. The trail is 1.5 miles in length and is barrier-free throughout. The trail may be flooded in some areas during periods of heavy rain. This site is undeveloped and has no facilities, so come prepared. Lost nations Trail is part of the North Country Trail.
Wildlife Viewing
Wild turkeys are common throughout this area. Look for them in fields along the roads. In the spring, listen for the loud, excited gobbles of male turkeys at dawn and dusk. This site is probably the only place in south-central Michigan that offers a fair chance of seeing or hearing ruffed grouse. Listen to their characteristic “drumming” sound in the spring. The males make this sound with their wings to establish a breeding territory and to attract females. The endangered Kirtland’s watersnake is also found here, although this timid reptile is rarely seen.
Portions of this area are open to public hunting. Contact the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for hunting seasons and regulations.
Directions
From M-34 in Pittsford, travel west for 2 miles to Tripp Road. Turn left (south) and drive 0.3 miles to the parking lot on the left (east) side of Tripp Road.
Ownership: Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Size: 1.5 linear miles
Closest town: Pittsford
References and More Info
- DNR
- Compass Latitude: 44°50’03.1″N
- Compass Longitude: 85°33’39.7″W
- Numeric Latitude: 44.834246
- Numeric Longitude: ‘-85.562805
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- Trail Measurement: Trail: 1.5 Miles & Area: 2,500 acres
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