Pilgrim Haven Natural Area - South Haven, Michigan - Public Access Lands on Waymarking.com

Taken from website: "At Pilgrim Haven Natural Area enjoy the pebbled beach along Lake Michigan to lush beech-maple forests that host abundant spring wildflowers to the picture-perfect creek spilling into the lake, Pilgrim Haven Natural Area offers a beautiful sample of lakeshore habitats. This variety provides important stopover habitat for migrating birds and monarch butterflies following the Lake Michigan flyway, and volunteers and staff have planted and maintain a butterfly wayside garden for these tiny travelers. A barrier-free concrete walk to the beach allows people of all abilities to reach the shore where they can enjoy the waves and sunsets near the water."

Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 26.5 Acres Is there a trail system?: Yes If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: Pilgrim Haven Natural Area offers several views of Lake Michigan from its trail system, through dense woods, an open area and a Monarch Butterfly Garden. The Trails are not marked, as being a new park(2018) but are walked down. The park offers about 2 miles of trails. The trail terrain is generally flat except near Lake Michigan. The trail consist of mowed grass, sandy beach and a small section of paved sidewalk leading down to the beach. What points of interest are there?: Main point of interest would be the many views of Lake Michigan from the Sand Dunes. There also is a free standing chimney that was part of an old dining hall that has been torn down. What activities are available?: Swimming Walking/Hiking Cross Country Skiing/Snowshoeing Beach Combing Hours of accessibility?: 6:30am - 10pm List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): No Lifeguard - watch for rip currents in Lake Michigan Dogs Allowed?: Yes Is a permit/fee required?: No Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link] If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!

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Date Logged Log User Rating   10/16/2018 theHostas visited it