The Detour Peninsula Nature Preserve is a stunning natural area located on the eastern tip of Chippewa County in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It boasts over three miles of Lake Huron shoreline, featuring diverse landscapes such as sand and gravel beaches, limestone cobble shores, boreal forests, rich conifer swamps, emerging marshes, and coastal fens. This preserve is part of a major migration corridor centered on the St. Mary's River, making it a haven for wildlife and nature enthusiasts.
Visitors can explore the preserve via a two-track road, Point Road, which is open to foot traffic and leads to private land at the peninsula's tip. The area offers a serene and untouched environment perfect for hiking and nature observation.
The preserve's unique biodiversity and scenic beauty make it an ideal destination for those seeking an immersive outdoor experience in northern Michigan.
