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| Horseshoe Bay Hiking Trail |
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Difficulty:
Easy
Length, Round Trip:
2 Miles
Reservation:
No
Season:
Year-round
From St. Ignace, MI, Travel three miles north of the St. Ignance city limits along H63 (Old Mackinac Trail). Enter Foley Creek Campground. Bear left to reach the northern end of the campground. Park in either of the driveways next to the trailhead.
Location Information
Only 1 mile from the parking area to Lake Huron, Horseshoe Bay Hiking Trail is a short hike suitable for carrying a daypack with picnic lunch to the beach. The beginning of the trail is located at the northern end of Foley Creek Campground, on the eastern side of the St. Ignace Ranger District.As you hike the trail notice the northern white cedar lowlands. This ecosystem is typical of winter habitat used by white-tailed deer when snow is deep and temperatures are low. Watch for unique vegetation such as the insect eating pitcher plant. Morel mushrooms have also been found here. At the lakeshore, you'll find a sandy beach at the water's edge, but about 200 feet inland you can also find ponds typical of coastal wetlands. This habitat is preferred by great blue heron, shore birds, and many species of ducks. Probably the most attractive feature of this trail is the sandy and secluded Lake Huron beach to which it leads. This is one area where you can imagine what the early explorers might have seen as they paddled along the Lake Huron shores. Hikers should watch for changing weather conditions that could increase hazards of hiking. Also, insect repellant is recommended.
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