• Friday, 12 December 2008 02:18
• Written by Cedar Bella

(388 acres owned by Grand Traverse County)
Play ball on the grounds of an old farm house, or take a short walk to the beach. This is a great place to spend the day, so do not forget to bring a picnic.  This preserve includes a short trail through hemlock forests to the sandy shoreline of East Grand Traverse Bay. The County-owned property on the east side of US-31 offers excellent bird-watching opportunities.
Head to Maple Bay during the warm windy summer days and catch a beautiful view of kites flying high above the water along with the kite boarders attached.  This is also a great place to take a short ski with the dogs during the winter months.

DIRECTIONS:
Maple Bay is located approximately 5 miles north of Acme along US-31. The entrance to the Conservancy parcel and parking area is located approximately one mile north of Angel Road on the west side of US-31.

This preserve includes a short trail through hemlock forests to the sandy shoreline of East Grand Traverse Bay. The County-owned property on the east side of US-31 offers excellent bird-watching opportunities.