Cosner Preserve (Cosner & Bennett-Barnes Nature Preserve)

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Please review the preserve rules and the hunting rules, which very by preserve. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

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Visitors to the Cosner & Bennet Barnes Nature preserve will enjoy a trail system through a mix of both intact and recovering natural communities encompassing diverse habitat providing refuge for numerous flora and fauna. A .4 mile loop traverses an old field and a .8 mile loop crosses several bridges and boardwalks while passing through swamp, hardwood forest and Bennet Creek. The creek flows through the preserve and empties into the Jordan River shortly after crossing the eastern property boundary. To help navigate the preserve please check out and download our preserve map.  A parking area, preserve sign, informational kiosk and trailhead are located on the east side of Highway M-66 about 2.5 miles south of East Jordan.  For driving directions please click the pin on the map and enter your address.

Antrim County. 135 acres.

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Mountain Biking is indicated where there are marked trails that are designed for and capable of handling bike traffic.
Birding can be done on all properties so we have added an icon to lands that are either exceptional for birding in uniqueness or diversity or are being specifically managed for bird habitat.
Fishing is indicated where it is a primary feature of the property.
Hiking is indicated where there are marked trails.
Hunting is indicated where it is legal to hunt however each preserve has specific stipulations which are specified for each preserve.
Kayaking/Canoeing is indicated on properties that either have a put-in on the land or have off-property public access proximal to the preserve. Some preserves are only accessible by boat.
Sanctuary properties have ecologically sensitive features and active use is discouraged.
Parking is indicated where there are designated areas for parking. Many lands do not have specific parking so please be safe and respectful of your parking choices when you visit a preserve w/o designated parking.
Skiing / Snowshoeing is indicated where back country (non groomed) skiing and snowshoeing is recommended and the road and/or parking lot is plowed.
Scenic Vistas are indicated where a grand view of the surrounding area is available.
Trail Running is indicated where there are marked trails that are capable of handling the rigors of trail running and are at least one mile in length.
Swimming is indicated where there is specific access to water and is swimming is a primary feature of the property.
Volunteers are needed at this preserve.