Have you ever wondered how our Michigan wildlife survives winter? You might be surprised at the variety of techniques our local plants and animals use, or don’t use. Pat Fisher, President of HCH, will reveal some of these techniques as he leads you on several of the unbeaten trails of Grand Mere State Park. And of course, you’ll learn a little about Grand Mere State Park along the way.
Grand Mere is nearly 1,000 acres of beautiful undeveloped wetlands, woods, sand dunes and beach. Protected from Lake Michigan by the dunes to the west, the park has many natural features not found throughout the rest of the state. In 1968 it was designated a National Natural Landmark. Recreation Passport is required.
HCH has an All-Terrain Rollator which may be reserved for use on our hikes. Reservations are made on a first-come first-served basis by filling out the brief form at
https://harborcountryhikers.org/rollator.
Dress in layers, a warm cap, and sturdy boots and bring plenty of water. Depending on the weather, there may be some muddy or icy areas. Light precipitation and hot or cold weather don’t ordinarily lead us to call off hikes, but health-threatening temperature extremes and dangerous road conditions can be causes for cancellation. In case of inclement weather, the day of the hike, check our website, harborcountryhikers.org, or our Facebook page for notice of cancellation or rescheduling.
Theme: True Hibernators
Venue: Grand Mere State Park
When: Saturday, Dec 6, 2025 @ 1 PM Eastern
Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes
Hike Leader: Pat Fisher, President HCH
Estimated Time: 2 hours
Hiking Distance: 1.5 miles
Physical Difficulty: Moderate, some loose sand, and an optional climb
Location: Thornton Dr, Stevensville, MI
Parking GPS: 42.003725, -86.542561 (DD)
Directions: From Red Arrow Highway, head west on John Beers Road. After passing the I-94 westbound exit, turn south (left) onto Thornton Drive. The entrance road will be on your right (about ½ mile). We will be gathering near the trailhead.
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