Warren Woods Forest Primeval

"This trail used to be good, but now it is abandoned! I'm not kidding, there's a fallen tree and a river blocking parts of the trail. Don't come here!"

"Reviewing this park from the south (Warren Woods State Park) and the north (here) to try and clarify the experience. This is a really well-maintained park with approximately a mile of easy hiking trail. We came here after a challenging morning hike at Grand Mere and it was a perfect relaxing walk in the woods with the dog. From the north, you can park along the wide of Warren Woods Rd. and enter the clearly-marked trail section. This is the old growth (forest primeval) of the park, mainly sugar maples and American beeches of outstanding height. There are nice views of the river down the slope to the west as well. After about a half mile of smooth hiking, you'll descend to a very boggy lowland where you can find a bridge over the river and wooden steps that bring you to a nice informational marker showing the unique trees and birds of the forest. The remaining half mile or so is through second growth forest with more diversity but a lot fewer beeches. You can turn around at the souther entrance parking area, where you can find a latrine if needed. If you go here for the right reasons, it's truly a delight - seeing the old growth sugar maple and American beech was more than worth the stop!"

"This is a beautiful park to go for a hike. We parked on the side of the road because the main entrance is closed this time of the year. We hiked and got to go across a bridge. It is a quiet place in the winter. We were here for the 100 years of Michigan State Parks geotour."

"Just a great place for a simple walk in the woods. The pit toilet was usable. The bridge over the river is in good condition and safe for smallal kids. The steps down are the only way to get to it, so if steps are a problem, you'll have a challenge."

"Nice short trail loops to enjoy the tall trees. I would recommend going in early May for birding, or after it's been dry for a week since the North end loop does flood if it's been rainy. South end is well marked and has benches to sit and enjoy the woods. North end is a little more rugged and natural."