I often take groups to the trails which run north of Twyn Rivers Drive. Here is a look at the trail which runs south from here.

The trail leads through a Hemlock forest:

 

and rises to a forest dominated by Red and White Oak:

There are also many White Pines:

The name “Mast Trail” comes from the use of White Pines as ship’s masts.

You can see the Rouge River:

Large-toothed Aspen:

Witch-hazel:

and Basswood:

There is lots of evidence of Pileated Woodpecker drilling:

and the usual litter:

Many of the trails here are very steep:

A side trail runs along the Rouge River:

The area by the river is a large flood plain:

Some of the sights here:

Miles Hearn