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A Nature Conservancy site, the Helmut & Candis Stern Preserve includes 1,371 acres that encompass several thousand feet of frontage along Lake Bailey, a 200+ acre glacial lake and steep wooded slopes with a mix of hardwood and conifer forests and offers spectacular views of Lake Superior and the Keweenaw from atop Mt. Lookout, nearly 700 feet above the shoreline. Motorized vehicles, off-road vehicles, bicycles, pets, smoking, camping and fires are prohibited.From Hancock take US-41 north to Phoenix. Turn left at Phoenix and follow M-26 to Eagle Harbor. Turn south in Eagle Harbor on the Cut-off Road and drive to the first two-track on the left. Follow the 2-track under a telephone line to where parking is available at the base of a large sand dune. Proceed on foot to the 2-track Nicole Bloom Trail that leads to the top, a 2 to 3 hour hike of under 3 miles that has a steep beginning but changes to a gradual incline.Open year round 7 days a week for hiking, skiing, showshoeing, nature study, research projects and environmental education programs.
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