The Harold Hartger Trail at the Kitchel-Lindquist-Hartger Dunes Preserve in Grand Haven, Michigan is an easy 0.5-mile one-way trail that features a glimpse of a freshwater dune ecology near the shores of Lake Michigan.
This recording begins in the center of the park and heads back to parking; however, hikers will find the hike in from the parking lot is just as easy as the hike out.
Along the trail, hikers will pass several sand dunes before reaching more trails like the Meime Vandenberg Trail and the Connie Lindquist Trail.
Important
Hikers must stay out of the dunes to keep them preserved.
About the KLH Dunes Preserve
The KLH Dune Preserve is
a hidden gem of West Michigan's parks and green spaces. With 115 acres
of protected dunes, forest, and wetlands, this stunning location
represents the unique freshwater dune ecology that can only be found on
the Third Coast--that is, the eastern shores of Lake Michigan.
The preserve was founded in 1971 by Constance and Gerald Lindquist, along with Harold Hartger, with an original donation of 60 acres to The Nature Conservancy. Today, it is owned and operated by the City of Ferrysburg and receives substantial support from the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, local Boy Scouts, and other organizations.
Author's Note
This
particular route and associated photos also demonstrate the ongoing
ecological crisis unfolding in Michigan. Due to extraordinarily high
water levels and erosion, much of the trail remains impassable this
season (winter 2020). The photo album will show numerous wetland areas
that are totally flooded.
Warning (Ticks)
Ticks can be found in the high dune grass in KLH. Hikers are encouraged to check themselves and their gear.
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