List of Our Preserves and Other Protected Lands

The following list of properties and their property use activities is broken into two categories “Preserves” and “Other Protected Lands”. Conservancy Preserves are lands protected, owned and managed by the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy.  Visitors to these properties can expect to experience similar signage, interpretive maps and kiosks.  Occasionally the Conservancy protects lands in partnership with local units of government, like townships or counties, which, once preserved, are managed by the municipalities.  The Conservancy calls these properties “Other Protected Lands”.  Amenities on these properties and rules regarding their use may vary and are at the discretion of the municipality.

Before You Head Out

You might want to review the preserve rules and/or the hunting rules. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

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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.