The Nature Trails of Kohler-Andrae State Park

Creeping Juniper Nature Trail (0.5 mi.)

• Starts and ends at Sanderling Nature Center
• Features gently rolling sand dunes
• Plant life, geological history, and animal life described through signs
• Stay on the cordwalk to protect the fragile area
• No pets allowed

Dunes Cordwalk (2 mi.)

• Runs parallel to the Lake Michigan shoreline
• North trail: 0.5 mi.
• South trail: 1.5 mi.
• Active and stabilized sand dunes, interdunal wetlands, and a dry-mesic white pine forest
• Offers a moderate to difficult hiking challenge
• Pets allowed

Woodland Dunes Nature Trail (1 mi.)

• Begins and ends near the playground
• A 0.25 mi. loop with a crushed limestone surface for wheelchair and stroller access
• Describes the trees of the forested dune area
• No pets allowed

Black River Marsh Boardwalk (0.25 mi.)

• Starts at the parking area west of the campground
• Accessible trail with wetland plants and waterfowl
• Explains the importance of wetlands
• Pets allowed

Black River Trails (2.5 mi.)

• Begins at the northwest section of the park on S. 12th St.
• Contains open field community and forested areas
• Songbirds and wildflowers can be seen
• Horses and mountain bikes permitted
• Pets allowed

Marsh Trail (0.5 mi.)

• Connects the Marsh Boardwalk to the Accessible Cabin and the Woodland Dunes Nature Trail
• Borders the Black River marsh
• Excellent place to view both upland and wetland flora and fauna
• Pets allowed

Fishing Pond Trail (0.3 mi.)

• Flat surface with many benches
• Waterfowl and other pond life can be viewed
• Pets allowed

Ancient Shores Hiking Trail (1.3 mi.)

• Starts and ends at Friends Fishing Pond Trail
• Runs along two former beach ridges, including the Nipissing Transgression from 5,000 years ago
• Pets allowed.