Trails at Kohler-Andrae State Park

Nature trails, dune cordwalks, hiking trails, biking trails, horse trails, and cross-country skiing trails abound within Kohler-Andrae State Park's boundaries.

Nature Trails

There are two self-guided nature trails in the park. The Creeping Juniper Nature Trail just south of the nature center winds through beautiful sand dune areas of the park.

The Woodland Dunes Nature Trail runs thorugh a heavily wooded section of the park south of the campground. Signs throughout the trail describe many of the unique trees a visitor experiences within Kohler-Andrae.

A shorter, level, limestone trail, which makes up the first portion of the Woodland Dunes Trail, is available for the mobility impaired visitors of the park.

Hiking Trails

The Black River Marsh Boardwalk is on the west side of the campground just off the main campground road. The 1/4-mile boardwalk offers a unique opportunity to walk out over the marsh, past the nesting ponds, west to the Black River. Along the way, there are three lookout/resting platforms with seats. This walk is accessible to people with disabilities. Dogs are allowed to accompany their owners.

The Dunes Cordwalk is just north and south of the nature center in the state natural area. Hikers walk on a 2 1/2 mile "cordwalk" (boards and rope) through the dunes with three lookout points and benches overlooking Lake Michigan and a rare interdunal marsh area.

Hiking, Bike, and Horse Trail

Enjoy the wildflowers along the Black River Trail.
DNR Photo

The Black River Trail is in the northwest section of the park just off County Hwy. V. The 2.5-mile trail winds through open prairie, mixed woodlands and a red pine plantation.

Ski Trails

See Winter Activities.

More Information

For more Information, ask Mary Kultgen, (920) 451-4080.