Gold Mine Trail
About This Trail
The trail is located in the Mackinaw River State Fish and Wildlife Area. It is a roughly 2.5 miles long loop. The trails is mostly flat with a few inclines, but nothing a novice can’t do. The trail is about 3 people wide and very well maintained. Partially grassy and partially dirt. Please be aware of hunting seasons.
Trail Features
| Seasons | Fall, Spring, Summer, and Winter |
|---|---|
| Surface type | Dirt |
| Elevation gain | 125 ft. |
| Stroller friendly | Yes |
| Stroller terrain | All Terrain |
| ADA accessible | No |
| Water fountains | No |
| Bathrooms | Yes |
| Cell reception | Excellent |
| Pet friendly | Yes |
| Nearby convenience store | Yes |
| Camping Nearby | No |
| Emergency support within 5 miles |
Yes |
Trail highlights
You walk past the sunflower dove fields at the beginning of the trail. The rest of the trail is mostly wooded and at one point in borders a creek a little ways.
Fee & Parking Details
Parking is at the end of Nelson Road. It is a dead end.
Trail Contributor
Hike it Baby Trail Guide is managed by the Family Trail Guide team. If a trail has been “abandoned” by the initial owner, it gets adopted by the team. Also, if there are no trails in the area, the Family Trail Guide team researches trails that are family friendly in the area to insure that hikes cover all areas where Hike it Baby hikes.
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Trail Map
Getting There
Route 9 to Boston School Road. Turn right onto Lowery Road and left onto Nelson Road. Parking is at the end of Nelson Road.
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