Herman Vogler Conservation Area

270 acres of dynamic natural habitat!

The HVCA contains more than seven miles of trails, all used by hikers, cross-country skiers, hunters, and nature lovers. Four main trails run along Trout River and are beginner, moderate, and challenging. The trail system traces a path through a constantly changing blend of habitats that range from hardwood highlands to cedar thickets and marshes.  There are public restrooms and picnic areas adjacent to the parking lot located at the Trout River Dam, which is located within the park, and which is a favorite spot for fishermen. The conservation area also connects to the Huron Sunrise Trail System (Rogers City to P.H. Hoeft State Park and 40 Mile Point Lighthouse).

On US-23 north side of Rogers City, turn to the left (west) onto Birchwood Road just after Trout River Bridge. Follow the narrow road to the end (about ¾ mile), and park there.

On the banks of the Trout River, this 270-acre park features a picnic area, fishing areas, and more than seven miles of wooded hiking trails. Species that have been spotted here include Black-capped Chickadees, White-breasted Nuthatch, Golden-crowned Kinglets, Downy Woodpeckers, Mallard Ducks, American Crows, Blue Jays, and a Hawk circling by the picnic grounds!

The park has a variety of forest and wetland types. Mature aspen and pine forests, young aspen-birch forests, oak and pine forests, swamp hardwoods, open wet meadows, lowland brush, a shallow pond, and the Trout River provide habitat for a variety of birds and other wildlife.

There are more than seven miles of hiking trails here, some offering vistas of the Trout River.

Things to Do: Canoeing, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Geocaching, Hiking, Kayaking, Snowshoeing

Open: Year-round, Closes at 10 PM; Restrooms Available, Handicap Accessible

1/2 Mile West of US-23 on Birchwood Rd., Rogers City, MI 49779

GPS: 45.43159, -83.84697