William B. Derby Nature Preserve Michigan 134, Cedarville, MI 49719
About the Business
The William B. Derby Nature Preserve is a popular park and tourist attraction located in Cedarville, Michigan. This beautiful preserve is dominated by cedar trees and features hummocky topography with large, moss-covered boulders scattered throughout. The porous limestone/dolomite rocks are home to nurse trees, creating a magical atmosphere for hikers.
Visitors can enjoy a 1.5-mile trail loop that offers stunning views of "The Snows Channel," a great spot for birdwatching and kayaking. The preserve is also a designated stop along the North Huron Birding Trail. Public parking is available, thanks to the Les Cheneaux Club and Les Cheneaux Community Foundation.
Named after the generous landowner who sold it at a bargain price, the Derby Preserve is a must-visit destination for nature lovers. Explore the diverse plant and animal species using the iNaturalist guide, and help document more by contributing to iNaturalist.org and eBird.org. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the beauty of the William B. Derby Nature Preserve in Cedarville, Michigan.
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"Great place to hike. Trail is well marked and leads to the water. Fairly level. Some really unique bolders. No restrooms or drinking water. There is a bench once you get to the water."
"Enchanted mossy cedar woods walk. The loop to Lake Huron is pretty short. Nice bench and view of Marquette Island."
"I found Pinesaps! Also rock harlequin on the rock the size of a small house."
"Absolutely beautiful hiking, lots of cedar and moss. Parking for the trailhead is down the road by the golf course entrance, just past one of two trailheads"
"Dogs loved it! Leads to the water with a beautiful view..short little hike but can be made longer if you take other trails. Did I mention dogs loved it?"
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