Westgate Scenic Overlook & Welcome Center

This scenic overlook is the western gateway to River Road National Scenic Byway. Two viewing decks sit high above Loud Pond of the Au Sable River. Information and maps of the byway can be obtained here.

Westgate Scenic Overlook is the west gateway to River Road National Scenic Byway. Two wooden decks sit high above Loud Pond providing panoramic views of the Au Sable River. Trumpeter Swans can often be seen from this area. Fall colors are spectacular in early October. Information and maps of the byway can be obtained here.

Birding Site: M-65. Eagles/waterfowl (s,su) Trumpeter swans (w)

Key for best birding season- y (year round) s (spring) su (summer) f (fall) w (winter)

Source: Peggy Ridgway, AuSable Valley Audubon Society

Things to Do: Birding, Scenic Viewing, Self-Guided Touring, Wildlife Watching

Open: Fall, Spring Summer; Day Use Area Daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

M-65 8 Miles North of Hale, MI

GPS: 44.45601, -83.76687