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Snow Exploration Hike
Fee:
Free. All programs offered by the National Lakeshore are free. Participants need only purchase the park entrance pass or have an annual pass displayed in their vehicle to join in the fun.Location: LAT/LONG: 44.811535, -86.056203
Plan to meet park rangers at 10 am at the Phillip A. Hart Visitor Center for an introduction. From here, the group will caravan to the Windy Moraine trail.
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Description
Have you ever taken the time to truly appreciate the beauty of snow? Take a 1-1.5 mile hike on Windy Moraine trail alongside park rangers to unveil the mysteries of different snow types and examine the mesmerizing crystals up close. Magnifying glasses and small microscopes will be on hand to help you get a closer look at the snow.
Preregistration is required. Plan to meet park rangers at 10 am at the Phillip A. Hart Visitor Center for an introduction. From here, the group will caravan to the trail location.
This trail is closed to pets from December 1 through March 31.
Important:
Programs may be cancelled or the location may change due to snow conditions or winter temperatures.
The decision to cancel or change the location is made two hours in advance. Please call 231-326-4700, ext. 5005, for a voicemail message with the final details.
Programs should be assumed cancelled if Leelanau County or Benzie County are under a "Winter Storm Warning" issued by the National Weather Service.