Partridge Point

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Apr 11

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Site: Partridge Point, a 53-acre parcel, is located just south of Alpena along US-23. Two two-tracks extend off of South Partridge Point Road to the parking areas. The north one shouldn’t be attempted during wet seasons, as it is often filled with water. Beware: the land is covered with poison ivy. Birding: Excellent for all species of birds, especially spring warblers during migration. Black terns, marsh wrens, sora; Virginia rails, blue-gray gnatcatchers, and American redstarts nest here.

Partridge Point Park features a place to picnic, hike, and fossil hunt in the unique Alvar Limestone of the Devonian Period. This site is also a stop on the Sunrise Coast Birding Trail and on the Huron Blueways Water Trail.

Access Type: Via Trail

Launch Type: Carry-in Launching (Kayak)

Beach Type: RipRap

Beach Approach: Low Banks

Notes: Site not accessible by road; would need a 4-wheel drive truck; could not access by car when wet; first 500 feet bad, rest okay; no signs designating DNR access site; firm shallow alvar shoreling, very gradual drop-off

Things To Do: Birding, Fossil Collecting, Freighter Watching, Geology, Hiking, Kayaking, Picnicking, Scenic Viewing, Water Feature Viewing