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AREA OUTLINED IN RED WILL BE OPEN TO PUBLIC. THIS INCLUDES A SMALL PORTION OF THE GREEN & PURPLE TRAIL, BOTH LAKE VIEW AREAS, PAVILION, & RANGER STATION.
10950 Hetherton Road
Johannesburg, MI 49751
(989) 705-2469
THE GROEN NATURE PRESERVE CURRENTLY HAS 1.8 MILES OF TRAIL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. THIS SECTION LOOPS BY THE LAKES AND IS OPEN FOR HIKING. THE REMAINDER OF THE PRESERVE WILL REMAIN CLOSED WHILE WE CONTINUE TRAIL CLEANUP FROM THE ICESTORM. WE APPRECIATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND PATIENCE DURING THIS PROCESS — THANK YOU!
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CURRENT TRAIL HOURS: WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY 10 AM - 6 PM
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Welcome
Welcome to the Otsego County Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve located in Johannesburg, Michigan! The approximately 800-acre preserve was left to Otsego County along with a trust to care for the property by Mr. Groen. The trails on the preserve allow for hiking, biking, birding, and horseback riding. In the winter the trails are groomed for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. The county works to preserve Mr. Groen’s legacy by offering a quite place to enjoy nature and educational programs for youth and adults. If you are interested in the preserve, or its programs, use the links above or contact us for scheduling, requests, and questions.
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