Hartwick
Can I get Married at Hartwick Pines State Park?
The Hartwick Pines Chapel, a favorite wedding place in the heart of the forest, is a secluded spot for a few minutes of peace and serenity.
What is the principal feature of Hartwick Pines State Park?
The principal feature of the park is the forest of old growth white pines. At one time totaling 85 acres, storm damage and age have reduced the mature forest to some 49 acres. Stretching skyward for 120 feet and more, the giant pines are the only remnants of what Michigan looked like before the arrival of men with axes.
Each year more than 250,000 visitors stroll through the pines, marveling at trees here before the Revolutionary War. Foot trails wind through the old growth forest area, with guided interpretive hikes and evening programs available from professional park interpreters. The park abounds in a multitude of ecosystems in addition to mature and immature pine forests, including lakes, streams, swamps and hardwood hills, which support thousands of bird, animal and plant species.
Is there Hiking at Hartwick Pines State Park?
yes
Do you need a pass to enter Hartwick Pines State Park?
A Recreation Passport is necessary to enter the park.
Is there a Visitor’s Center at Harwick Pines State Park?
The “Pines” is the location of the Michigan Forest Visitors Center, the official state interpretive center of the Michigan forest industry, from the rustic logging era of the late 1800s, to the modern high-tech forest product industries of today.
How large is Hartwick Pines State Park?
With nearly 10,000 acres, Hartwick Pines State Park is the largest state park in the lower peninsula and the fifth largest park in the entire state.
