Crosswinds Marsh Preserve

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.

Elevation

0 mi623 – 637 ft2.5 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Horse Trail 42.09068, -83.44164
Nearest town Waltz, MI

Directions

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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

  1. Start on Horse Trail, heading N.
  2. 0.3 miBear left onto Pedestrian Trail, heading NW.
  3. 350 ftTurn left, heading NW.
  4. 150 ftBear left onto Mallard Trail, heading N.
  5. 300 ftTurn right onto Muskrat Trail, heading NW.
  6. 0.5 miTurn right onto Mallard Trail, heading S.
  7. 0.2 miBear right onto Bald Eagle Trail, heading S.
  8. 1.3 miSharp left onto Horse Trail, heading E.
  9. 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.

Trail surface

53% dirt2% boardwalk1% gravel44% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 7:20 AMSunset 7:36 PM

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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Good to know

  • Parking lot at the trailhead