Arcadia Dunes: The C.S. Mott Nature Preserve
Arcadia Dunes at The C.S. Mott Nature Preserve offers beautiful, well-maintained nature trails including an accessible overlook trail suitable for wheelchairs and strollers, providing stunning views of the lake and dunes. The park features a variety of hiking experiences from easy, universal access trails to more challenging sandy dune climbs. It is family- and pet-friendly, perfect for picnics and relaxing by the beaches. Amenities include multiple parking areas and good trail signage, with a porta potty available on site. The preserve is a tranquil getaway with opportunities for hiking, nature appreciation, and a welcoming environment for dogs.
Reviews
Beautiful place to be. about a mile hike to the dunes, Smaller dune hikes and secluded beach. Great views. Worth checking the place. There are tons of small beaches near by. Arcadia bald trailhead leads to the dunes with a small trail hike. Great for picnic and relaxing on the beaches. The small town has a cute Ice cream shop close by. The trip is an amazing summer getaway. Pet friendly. My dog loved the day out.
Excellent and well maintained trails providing a variety of levels from accessible to slightly challenging. Beautiful views and nature abounds; bonus… more than one parking area.
A very nice, easy and well maintained universal access trail to a very beautiful lookout point. The parking is pretty limited. There’s a porta potty on the trail, well appreciated. Good signage on the trails so you don’t get lost. Stay on trails and watch out for poison ivy. Have a fun hike!!!
Fun Nature Trails. It’s good “shinrin-yoku” (forest-bathing) as it is most anywhere in nature in the beautiful state of Michigan.
Don’t miss out on this little adventure if you’re passing through the area.
Beautiful. Well worth it. Overlook trail is well maintained, and all access so wheelchairs and strollers can see the lake. Rest of the trails are easy until Baldy Dune. Gets warm on sand leading to Baldy Dune. Part leading to the dune has stairs and then all sand. May be difficult for some. Watched a middle-aged couple take 30 min to climb back up from the shore. So don’t let it fool you.