Mccune Nature Preserve is a 168-acre area located east of Petoskey in Emmet County, Michigan. The property was originally homesteaded by Allan Purchis. It was donated in 1984 to the Little Traverse Conservancy by Allan and Virginia McCune. Most of the land is covered by harwood forests but McCune also includes plantations of red pine, open meadows and cedar swamps. The preserve’s most important feature is its 3,400 feet of Minnehaha Creek. A network of 2.4 miles of trails winds through the preserve in three loops. The trails are easy to follow and are well-marked. Many of them are former tracks cut by loggers, In the winter they are perfect for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, d but are not groomed. The parking area is plowed but keep in mind that the entrance is on a slope and can be slippery at times.

McCune Nature Trail, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: 231-347-0991

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