Nahma Marsh Trail

This easy trail goes through prime wildlife habitat near the Sturgeon River on Hiawatha National Forest land. A boardwalk and hard-surfaced path start from the parking area alongside the dammed marsh and go 1/3 mile, ending at a double-decked viewing platform. Herons, muskrats, sandhill cranes, bittern, songbirds, and many waterfowl species are seen over the year. Benches are frequent.

In 1998 a windstorm with winds over 80 mph passed through the southern Upper Peninsula and flattened the dark cedar woods by the marsh. Now hikers have a better view of the marsh. The area is slowly re-vegetating, as maples sprout up from stumps, and balsam and spruce trees take root.

Trailhead is off CR 497 (recently paved near the Sturgeon River), 3 miles south of U.S. 2 at Nahma Junction. (906) 474-6442. fs.usda.gov/hiawatha Dogs OK on 6-foot leash. Trail & 1st part of platform handicap accessible.

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