Antique Tractors–Vernal Pond, 4 lakes
2.2 mi · ▲ 27 ft · 45 min
Antique Tractors–Vernal Pond, 4 lakes is a 2.2-mile out-and-back in Indian Springs Metropark near Andersonville, MI. The route passes Discovery Pond, Vernal Pond and Antique Tractors. It is mostly level, with 27 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 47/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Antique Tractors–Vernal Pond, 4 lakes
2.2 mi · ▲ 27 ft · 45 min
Elevation 1,006–1,040 ft
Out & Back · Indian Springs Metropark
Trailhead: 42.70583, -83.48030
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:20 AM · sunset 7:37 PM
Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading NW.
- 50 ftTurn right, heading NW.
- 150 ftBear left, heading NW.
- 50 ftPass Discovery Pond.
- 150 ftPass Vernal Pond.
- 50 ftTurn left, heading NW.
- 50 ftTurn right, heading NW.
- 400 ftBear left, heading N.
- 50 ftTurn right onto Farmland Trail, heading N.
- 0.2 miPass Antique Tractors.
- 0.8 miReach Antique Tractors, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.8 miBear right, heading S.
- 0.2 miTurn left, heading W.
- 50 ftBear right, heading W.
- 400 ftTurn left, heading SW.
- 50 ftTurn right, heading SW.
- 200 ftBear right, heading W.
- 150 ftTurn left, heading W.
- 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.6 mi in (~16 min). Leave by 7:01 PM for the 7:37 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from this trailhead
- Oak Circle–Lower Pond, 4 lakes 5.9 mi · ▲ 30 ft
- Oak Circle–Woodland Viewpoint, 5 lakes 3.6 mi · ▲ 30 ft
- Farmland Trail & Ski Trail 2.4 mi · ▲ 0 ft
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