First Day Hike (Robinson Woods / Flynn Woods Preserves)

Description

Join the Harbor Country Hikers on another First Day Hike, led by HCH President Pat Fisher. We’ll be hiking a "twofer," starting at Robinson Woods Preserve and finishing at Flynn Woods Preserve. First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative to encourage people to get outdoors. Kids and adults all across the country will be participating in First Day Hikes, getting their hearts pumping and enjoying the beauty of the great outdoors.
 
Robinson Woods Preserve consists of a mature forest dominated by beech, maple, tulip poplar, and oak. Seasonal streams transit the property, eventually draining into bubbling Cherry Creek whose steep and scenic ravine sits at the northern edge of the property. Flynn Woods Preserve is a forested wetland complex located on the south side of East Road across from Robinson Woods Preserve. This property features a mix of oak-hickory and wetland forests, and together with Robinson Woods, creates a 115-acre protected area.
 
HCH has an All-Terrain Rollator which may be reserved for use on our hikes. Reservations are made by Emailing harborcountryhikers@gmail.com on a first-come first-served basis.
 
Dress in layers, a warm cap, and sturdy boots and bring plenty of water. Depending on the weather, there may be some muddy or icy areas. HCH hikers observe federal and state guidelines so mask wearing is optional.

Theme: First Day Hike
Venue: Robinson Woods and Flynn Woods Preserves
When: Sunday, Jan 1, 2023 @ 2pm EDT
Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes
Hike Leader: Pat Fisher, President HCH
Estimated Time: 2 hours
Hiking Distance: 2 miles
Physical Difficulty: Moderate
Location: 8016 East Road, Three Oaks, MI 49128
Parking GPS: 41.849753, -86.647147 (DD)
 
Directions: From Red Arrow Highway, turn east onto East Road, watch for the Robinson Woods Preserve on left, about one mile. Parking is also available across the road at Flynn Woods.