This trail has a nice loop with some mild elevation. We decided to go in the late afternoon a few hours before dusk. The trail signage is very easy to follow and as long as your on the trail, I feel it would be hard to get lost. As you start off, you can see a good bit of residential, but after the first few hundred feet or so, its very wooded and quiet. This trail is mostly fields and pine forest. There is a neat little spot where you can see some chestnut trees that were planted. These are protected and are not producing. Check out my photos to see the parking lot, signage at the lot, and the trail map. The trail is nicely taken care of. There is also a nice wooden bench overlooking some rolling hills.

A really lovely 3 mile trail through woods and meadow located at the base of Old Mission Peninsula just five minutes from downtown Traverse City. It could get crowded on holidays.

Nice, mostly flat hike on beautiful Old Mission. Late fall/winter hikes give you a great view of East Bay.

This is an awesome spread out and spacious walking area that has five different parts and Ive only visited two and a half to three of them looking forward to visiting the other two parts.. all four my kids with me and I were getting worn out ..some of it is uphill and downhill I brought my jogging stroller for my baby and it worked fine! Definitelyrecommend. Awesome spot.

One of the best places to go out into the forest and hike some trails. Not too long of a walk. Great for bringing your dogs on a leash.

Beautiful trails, not as well marked as we had hoped but, loved the area & the hike.

Nice short hike thats close to downtown TC & on the route to the Old Mission wineries. It has good signage, some elevation & great views of East Grand Traverse Bay. Some sections are wide open, so it could be chilly on a windy winter day. Seems to get decent traffic, so would want to arrive early after fresh snowfall if planning to snowshoe.

First time hiking this particular area. Traverse an open meadow into a beautiful woods. Couple miles round trip for lower circle. The ice and snow stuck on the trees was absolutely gorgeous. The trail had been flattened out and snow shoes werent even necessary. Do recommend yaktrax or similar for a few of the inclines. Really nice easy hike. Great place to take your dog too (youll need a leash).

This trail was so fun. My friend and I walked this trail and went on a picnic and it was so fun

Only took the short loop, but it was pretty and peaceful

Good selection of loops and terrain. Well marked and easy to get to trailhead.

Nice easy trail for the family

Nice place for a first time snowshoeing. Probably very nice in the summer also.

Nice area with trails. Sight include wildflowers, birds, trees.

Great place for long walks!

We enjoyed our Winter hike. Looking forward to stopping by in other seasons!

This natural area is one of the most wonderful places to visit in the Grand Traverse area. Any time of day, any season, the natural area is breathtakingly beautiful.

Really nice defined trails that are good for hiking on no matter the season.

Nice nature area for short hikes. The trails are well maintained and clearly marked.

A little icy in March but great hike

I play Airsoft here get alot of dirty looks but all around a good area

Great trails 10 minutes from Traverse City. Dont miss the Hemlock forest.

Cool place for a hike. Trails are unpaved and sometimes a little steep. Cool in winter as well.

Beautiful natural area with great variety of terrain and well-marked trails.

We got confused with the signage for marker 10 and ended up adding extra mileage to our walk , but it was fun and beautiful

Beautiful views. Peaceful, clean and relaxing.

Its beautiful theres a ton of diffrent ways to go you can take a walk of a couple miles or just half a mile ither way I highly recommend coming here

Always a nice walk. Not a.difficult hike, just a pleasant walk. Well marked trails, impossible to get lost.

Some nice short loops for easy hikes at the base of the Old Mission Peninsula. You can combine the loops to make your walk as long or as short as you want. Some small hills. Lovely natural spot.

Great smaller park with a 3ish mile trail with many shorter options. There are way points at each intersection that allow you to change your path rather simply, giving many options for distance. The trail covers open field, lightly wooded, and heavily wooded areas.

Fantastic place to explore, takes about an hour to walk all the way around. Very open sections along with very linear sections.

This is a nice trail thats easy and close to town. Its very dog friendly, and most dogs are free range, so dont go if you take issue with that. I will say that enough dog owners are lazy about cleaning up to make dog doo an issue. The first part of the trail is nicknamed Turd Boulevard. But if you need a quick hike with your for baby, this trail is pretty good.

Great place to take the pups

Beautiful in the spring, summer and fall. Also excellent in the winter for a walk.

My girlfriend and I enjoy hiking and hammocking here. It is a great spot to spend an afternoon.

In any season this is a great location to enjoy a hike away from the busy hustle of the city.

Gorgeous nature area. Rolling meadows and dense woods. Awesome hemlock tree grove. Fun 3 mile loop. Highly recommended!

Nice area for a 3 mile hike. Trails are clearly marked with frequent signs. Mainly forest and grassland.

A great local hiking trail for any season.

Just walking for exercise. ....no water, no animals, quiet, boring. ....

The trails have a good mix of fields and forests. Wasnt busy the few times Ive been there, even though it is right off of 37. Its not a large park, but you its a good park if youre just looking for a quick walk.

Loved hiking here. Hiked all the trails in its entirety and spent a good amount of time here.

Great place to hike. Bring your dog.

Nice walking area on Mission Peninsula with several miles of walking paths available. Nice for walking, running or cross country skiing in the winter months. Good size parking lot is available at the entrance of the walking trail.

Beautiful scenery, great place to take a hike with your family

Wonderful natural experience right near downtown

Great place to walk and bring your dogs. Very manageable walk and partial bay views in the winter.

Really nice hike with varying scenery. Trails are well marked, just follow the numbers.

Nice place to stop and relax, to go for a walk or do a little bit of hiking. .

Its quiet and beautiful. Well taken care of.

Nice hiking trails, great views

Beautiful and peaceful...great length hike. The only downside was all the dog poop along the path.

Fantastic trails!

You cant beat the ancient hemlock grove for beauty and enchanting atmosphere.

No scenic views, ok trail

Nice park for a quick walk or jog.It would get 5 stars if you had a nice view of East Bay once you got to the far east side.

Beautiful hiking trails and a great spot for cross country skiing in the winter. ~1hr hike for the entire area.

Well marked, easy to follow trails.

Nice mid level walk sun and shade

Great quick hike close to town. My favorite is the hemlock forest.

Nice area. Well maintained.

Short walk through a couple of fields and through a wooded area. There are no views of lake Michigan from this trail

Great place to walk the dog.

Beautiful!

Gorgeous trail, loved the fall foliage

Amazing trail system that is nicely secluded.

Nice trails

Beautiful place with views of East Bay

Good times

Easy walk

So beautiful

Great hiking

Wonderful trails for all seasons.

Hidden gem