Towering White Pines, cedars, and scrub mingled with sand dunes help to make Good Harbor Bay Trail’s diversity of habitat unique. The area is famous for its population of nesting Prairie Warblers, listed as endangered in Michigan. The warblers nest on the ground, so do not stray from the trail when walking through the oak-pine forest.
Watch for Merlins, an uncommon raptor which nests locally every spring. The baby nestlings can be quite noisy—try to listen for them while walking the trail. The 2.8 mile loop leads to Good Harbor Bay, which is an excellent place to scan for shorebirds and ducks.
