Bald Eagle Trail–Horse Trail Loop, 4 sights
2.2 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 44 min
Bald Eagle Trail–Horse Trail Loop, 4 sights is a 2.2-mile loop in Crosswinds Marsh Preserve near Waltz, MI. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain. It scores 60/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Bald Eagle Trail–Horse Trail Loop, 4 sights
2.2 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 44 min
Elevation 625–636 ft
Loop · Crosswinds Marsh Preserve
Trailhead: Horse Trail · 42.09068, -83.44164
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:20 AM · sunset 7:36 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Horse Trail, heading N.
- 0.3 miBear left onto Pedestrian Trail, heading NW.
- 350 ftTurn left, heading NW.
- 150 ftBear left onto Mallard Trail, heading N.
- 300 ftTurn right onto Muskrat Trail, heading NW.
- 0.5 miTurn right onto Mallard Trail, heading S.
- 0.2 miBear right onto Bald Eagle Trail, heading S.
- 1.3 miSharp left onto Horse Trail, heading E.
- 50 ftThe loop closes 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 0.3 mi in (~7 min). Leave by 7:09 PM for the 7:36 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 6 min before dark. Car visible from the viewpoint
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- Parking lot at the trailhead
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