Agnes S. Andreae Preserve

Set along the lower Pigeon River (a blue-ribbon trout stream), this preserve includes pine forests on steep bluffs above the river.

More than five miles of trails can be explored between the Agnes S. Andreae and the adjacent Boyd B. Banwell Preserve. The Nature Megaphone can be found on the Banwell Preserve.

Megaphone Directions & Printable Flyer

Please note that the Agnes S. Andreae Nature Preserve is closed to hunting. However, the neighboring Boyd B. Banwell Nature Preserve is open to unrestricted hunting.

In 1983, Agnes S. Andreae donated the original 27 acres with frontage on the Pigeon River, and several additions have been purchased since then. The donation included a small cabin overlooking the river. The cabin is available for use (at no charge) by non-profit or community groups. Reservations are required.

ADDRESS: 4569 Big Sky Trail, Indian River, MI 49749 - From Indian River (exit 310 off I-75), take M-68 east 4½ miles. Turn left onto Old Onaway Rd. (Look for “Cochran Lake Public Access” sign). Go north on Old Onaway Rd 1.7 miles to Riverwoods Trail and turn right. At the T intersection with Big Sky Trail, the preserve sign is ahead of you.

Source: Little Traverse Conservancy