North Shore Nature Area

Year Established

1997

Size

61.3 acres

Bio

The forested hilly terrain and the wetlands of the property helps protect the watershed of Walloon Lake. The preserve is also adjacent to the Morrow Conservation Easements and Hermann Preserve helping create connectivity of habitat for wildlife as well as integrate conservation values into the neighborhood.

Location

Adjacent to Melrose Township parkland along North Shore Drive, Melrose Township, Charlevoix County

Features

  • Hilly terrain- very difficult
  • Uplands with mixed deciduous trees and scattered evergreens
  • Active artesian spring
  • Natural overlook of Walloon Lake

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Birding
  • Parking

Directions / Parking

Parking is on North Shore Drive, north of Whitfield Way on the west side of the road.