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Black Creek Nature Sanctuary

Cedar Bay Road
Calumet, MI 49913

Black Creek in April courtesy of Brian Rendel
Black Creek in April courtesy of Brian Rendel


The Black Creek Nature Sanctuary is a 241 acre Michigan Nature Association Sanctuary with 1500 feet of Lake Superior shoreline. Trail difficulty is moderate with gently sloping terrain and features panoramic views of Lake Superior, wildlife, beaver ponds and White Birch stands.

The trail is in a Michigan Nature Association Sanctuary and all sanctuary rules apply. Collecting plants, seeds, or animals or any kind is strictly forbidden. Stay on established trails. Only foot traffic is allowed - the use of all motorized vehicles or mountain bikes is prohibited. No hunting, fishing, trapping, camping, campfires, or pets are permitted. Carry out all refuse. Leave only footprints, take only pictures.

DIRECTIONS: From Hancock take US-41 to Calumet to the M-203/US-41 junction. Turn left and go approximately 1 mile to the Tamarack Waterworks Road. Turn right and go to Cedar Bay Road. Turn right and continue approximately 2 1/2 miles to the end. The trailhead sign for the 2.5 mile trail is located 1/2 mile from the end of the Cedar Bay Road.

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