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The 100 acre Michigan Nature Association Gratiot Lake Sanctuary is located across the road from the Gratiot Lake public access site, off US-41 near Central. The one mile nature trail goes through the second growth open hardwood forest to views of a waterfall on Eister Creek and an overlook of Gratiot Lake from a high bluff. This moderately strenuous trail includes a gradual 400 foot climb.The trail is in a Michigan Nature Association Sanctuary and all sanctuary rules apply. Collecting plants, seeds, or animals or any kind is strictly forbidden. Stay on established trails. Only foot traffic is allowed - the use of all motorized vehicles or mountain bikes is prohibited. No hunting, fishing, trapping, camping, campfires, or pets are permitted. Carry out all refuse. Leave only footprints, take only pictures.DIRECTIONS: From Hancock take US-41 north to Phoenix, then go four miles farther on US-41 to Gratiot Lake Road. Turn right and go to the bottom of the hill approaching the lake. Turn left and drive a half-mile to the DNR public access site. Park here and walk across the road to the trailhead.
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