Hemlock Crossing

Hemlock Crossing opened in 2003 and offers 239 acres of woods and wetlands along the Pigeon River. Over 6 miles of trails for hiking and cross country skiing meander through bottomland and upland forest, old pine plantations and along the river. Trails connect to Pine Bend on the west end of this property. A pedestrian bridge and numerous overlooks offer scenic views of the river corridor, wetlands, natural springs and woods. Facilities include two small picnic shelters, a kayak/canoe launch and over a mile of paved trail. Hemlock Crossing is also the site for a nature education center scheduled to be completed in fall 2009.

Facilities

Kayak/canoe launch
Unique pedestrian bridge
Many scenic overlooks along the trails
Two small picnic shelters with tables and grills
Modern restrooms open warm months at Hemlock Crossing. Pit toilets available in winter
Hiking and ungroomed cross country ski trails
Nature Education Center (schedule for completion Fall 2009)

* Barrier free facilities include picnic shelters, restrooms, kayak launch and a one mile paved trail through woods and fields.

Park Hours

Hemlock Crossing is open year-round at the following times.

April 1 through October 31 - 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

November 1 through March 31 - 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Fees

There are no entry fees.

Directions

Hemlock Crossing is located in Port Sheldon Township. From US 31, travel west on Croswell Street to West Olive Road. Turn south on West Olive Road and travel about 0.3 miles to the entrance on the west side of the road.

Interactive Aerial Map for Hemlock Crossing