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Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Nature Preserve
Sandy shores and canal views
445 acres
2.5 miles of trails
Town of Sturgeon Bay
Protected since 2000
At 445 acres, this preserve offers 2.5 miles of trails with scenic overviews of the historic Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal.
Trail Map
The Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Nature Preserve is one of the Land Trust’s largest holdings at 445 acres. The preserve offers scenic overviews of the historic Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal, which has connected Lake Michigan to Green Bay since 1881.
Trails
2.5 miles of hiking trails traverse level-to-sandy terrain. Multiple overlooks provide views of the canal and passing ships.
History
The Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal, completed in 1881, shortened the shipping route between Lake Michigan and Green Bay by over 100 miles. Watch for freighters and sailboats passing through.