Bald Mountain South Unit - Greenshield Rd (Marker #1)
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Dinoprophet
N 42° 44.527 W 083° 14.098
17T E 317067 N 4734600
Several loops, 4.8 miles for the longest. Hilly, lots of natural springs
Waymark Code: WM5AR0
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 12/08/2008
Views: 15
This parking area is the main trailhead for the South Unit trails of Bald Mountain. The outside Red Loop is 4.8 miles. Features some steep hills overlooking several small ponds. Mostly wooded with some open fields. Many natural springs can be found by exploring just off the trail, especially near the bridge that crosses Spring Creek. Can be very muddy in spring and after heavy rain.
Parking at trailhead. State park permit required for vehicles, available one mile east at the park HQ:
Annual Resident: $24
Annual Non-Resident: $29
Daily Resident: $6
Daily Non-Resident: $8
Senior Annual: $6
Exit 81 on I-75 to M-24/Lapeer Rd. North about three miles to Greenshield (look for signs indicating shooting range or park headquarters). East on Greenshield about 1/2 mile. See headquarters for maps and vehicle registration (N 42° 44.601' W 083° 13.111').
Trailhead/trail website: [Web Link]
Trail allowances or restrictions:
Snowmobiles and mountain bikes allowed. Hunting allowed.
No ATVs.
Trail type: Dirt
Parking: Not Listed
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