Torch River Ridge Nature Preserve
Torch River Ridge Nature Preserve is a peaceful 295-acre forested area near the Torch River with 4.5 miles of well-marked, looped hiking trails. It is ideal for birdwatching, jogging, walking, and exploring nature with dogs on leash. The preserve offers quiet, serene woods with some elevation and sufficient parking at the trailhead. It is a kid-friendly natural area but has no built facilities.
Reviews
Love running/walking my dog here. Great place to get away end enjoy nature.
Nice, easy to follow trails, well marked with some elevation. Quiet and serene, through the woods and forest.
A great and beautiful hiking area. Well maintained by trail managers 👏!1
Well maintained trail with clear signs at each intersection and sufficient parking at the trailhead. It is quiet and beautiful in the woods.
Torch River Ridge Preserve is a Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy property that has well marked and maintained hiking trails with many loops to choose from. With 295 acres this thickly forested ridge system near the Torch River is an excellent location for birdwatching. The 4.5 miles of trails offer great hiking in a peaceful forest. No facilities. Free. Dogs must be on leash.