Agnes S. Andreae Nature Preserve
Agnes S. Andreae Nature Preserve offers a scenic hiking experience featuring beautiful river views, well-marked trails, and natural boardwalks. The preserve is kid-friendly with public restrooms available, and provides a peaceful spot for enjoying nature with benches along the trail and access to riverside wading areas. Although parking is limited and some paths require walking around private property, the preserve offers a tranquil escape for hikers and nature lovers alike.
Reviews
After being away for years, it was nice to be able to come back to a nature preserve so close to home. The trails are very well marked, and the scenery is absolutely gorgeous.
One of my favorite hikes in the area
Wild landscape, gorgeous river, views, some incline yet overall friendly for my little dogs, nature megaphone for some “sit and stare” time to take it all in
Stunning in April when not many leaves as the views are even better, then turns to lush green everywhere by mid June. Nice little sandy spot along river to wade and enjoy
Stop by food trucks near Northland Brewing and Wildwood Coffee downtown Indian River to round out a solid day in the area.
Beautiful trail!! AllTrails says it’s 1.9miles and 183 elevation. There are some ups and downs but pretty easy. Love the river views and the megaphone made by Petoskey HS! All dirt roads to get to the parking lot and only parking for about six cars. Seemed a little awkward to have to walk around the back of a house to get to the bridge but it’s what u have to do :). Looks it connects to another preserve if you want more mileage.
Beautiful.. boardwalks, sights and sounds. Take the trip, do the hike. Drove 3 hours to come here after passing through this town multiple times. Support the small local town, they have great food and friendly faces 😀
Beautiful hike with an amazing river view. Lots of places to get close to water. Random benches around trail with very clear marks and maps along the path