Work concluded at Palmer Woods

After eight years of development and more than 42 miles of pathways constructed, the Leelanau Conservancy has completed the multiuse trail network at Palmer Woods Forest Reserve.

The finished system includes more than 27 miles of purposebuilt mountain bike trails and 15 miles of hiking trails. These pathways are open year-round, guiding hikers, bikers and skiers through the peaks and valleys of this glacially formed landscape.

Palmer Woods, a 1,115-acre Old-Growth Forest, is the Conservancy’s largest property and was acquired in 2016. Trail development began in 2018.