Door County Land Trust

Explore the Door Hike 

Take a Hike and Call Me in the Morning

WHEN:  Saturday, September 21, 1-3pm

WHO:  All hikers of a moderate physical shape

WHAT:  90 minute hike, with stops along the trails to learn ecology and tips for hike exercise

WHERE:  Meet at the preserve parking area at 5454 Bay Shore Drive

REGISTER:  Click the "Register Now!" button below, or call the Door County Land Trust at (920) 746-1359 to register by phone.  Attendance is free.  Registration is limited to 20 participants, and space fill quickly, so please register early.

WHAT TO BRING & WEAR:  Bring a water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, and layered clothing.  Please wear close-toed shoes and long pants, as there are areas of poison ivy and the trail terrain includes uphill and rocky areas.  Plan on hiking, rain or shine, and bring a rain coat if necessary.

Bay Shore Blufflands Nature Preserve, Carlsville

Hugging the shores of Green Bay between Egg Harbor and Sturgeon Bay, the Bay Shore Blufflands Nature Preserve is a grand landscape filled with scenery straight out of a picture postcard.  Wind-swept fields, towering pine forests, ephemeral wetlands and springs, cobbled lakeshore and stretches of rural open space along Bay Shore Drive all contribute to the beauty of this special place.  But the “must-see” feature of the preserve is the spectacular view from the Blufflands’ most significant natural feature—the rugged
rock bluff of the Niagara Escarpment. The escarpment runs like a spine down the entire length of the preserve and provides not only breathtaking scenery, but also a highly specialized habitat for many
plants and animals.

Coordinated efforts are now underway to restore the Blufflands’ ecological health. Portions of the preserve that were once cleared for timber, farms, resorts, and even a golf course are being restored to productive wildlife habitat. With its outstanding scenery, diverse landscapes, and assortment of plant and animal species, the Bay Shore Blufflands Preserve has emerged as one of the Midwest’s
noteworthy nature preserves.