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Red Pine Natural Area Pathway

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Red Pine Natural Area Pathway

Directions

44.49374,-84.400832
Contact
Phone: 989-821-6125
Email: DNR-ParksAndRecreation@Michigan.gov

This 1.4-mile pathway winds through the Roscommon Red Pines Natural Area in Au Sable State Forest. Here, you'll encounter a breathtaking grove of virgin red pine, one of the finest stands in the Central Lowland U.S. This pristine forest, a relic of the vast pine expanse that once covered the region, also boasts a national champion red pine.

The trailhead is located in Roscommon County, just 8 miles north of St. Helen via F-97 and Sunset Road.

Trail activities

hiking

Hiking

Enjoy a relatively easy 1.4-mile hiking trail that will lead you through an area of impressive virgin pine trees with 16 interpretive stops along the way.

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Mountain biking

Enjoy a relatively easy 1.4-mile pathway that will lead you through an area of impressive virgin pine trees with 16 interpretive stops along the way.

birding wildlife viewing

Wildlife viewing

During this relatively easy 1.4-mile pathway a variety of wildlife will be seen through the impressive trees, including deer and ruffed grouse.

Area and trail maps

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