If you're lucky, you may spot a mink slipping into crystal clear waters or watch an eagle dive for its dinner. The Cedar River twists dramatically through four ecosystems and many micro-habitats. The environment includes fen, shrub scrub, and aquatic systems. Put in a canoe or kayak at the boat launch near the Cedar Village Park. You’ll reach the mouth of the river on South Lake Leelanau after abo
ut 4 miles (1.5 hours paddling). Reverse your course back to Cedar Village Park, or paddle 1.8 miles east along the south shore to the Fouch Road public boat launch. Cedar River Preserve is a part of Experience 231. Experience 231 is the #1 resource for outdoor recreation in Northern Michigan - the app brings together inside knowledge from the area's leading outdoor recreation experts. Coming this May to the App & Android Stores. Company Overview
A coming together of the area's outdoor experts, including:
The Grand Traverse Conservation District
The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy
The Leelanau Conservancy
The Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes
TART Trails
Grand Traverse County Parks and Recreation
Garfield Charter Township
Description
Who is Experience 231? We are a group of non-profits and local government organizations that are working together to preserve and protect the natural resources of Northern Michigan. The lands we manage offer some of the best outdoor recreation experiences in the country including: hiking, biking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, swimming,
paddling, and birding. General Information
Contact us @ [email protected]