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Orchard Lake Nature Sanctuary in West Bloomfield Township

Orchard Lake Nature Sanctuary in West Bloomfield Township

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Orchard Lake Nature Sanctuary is a park in West Bloomfield Township, MI.

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Russ -Google user

a month ago

Beautiful place. It's close to traffic and you can hear it, but somehow it blends into the background and is easily forgotten.

No playground.There's a large porta-potty in the parking lot.No dogs.There's a picnic table close to the parking lot and a large pavilion (no tables) in the middle of the park.

Travis Fenn -Google user

3 years ago

Though it is smaller, and tucked close to main roads, this nature sanctuary provides a pleasant and peaceful escape from the city. Take the time to walk around the entire sanctuary, enjoying a distanced view of Orchard Lake and a up close and personal encounter...Read More

tengoindiamike -Google user

6 years ago

I love this small park! It is a mature forest environment with lots of huge oak trees and a nice small trail system. There is a small parking lot area near the entrance and it feels miles away from suburbia despite being right...Read More

Debbie Binder -Google user

4 years ago

It's a beautiful place to walk around and see nature.....5 minutes from home.

Allison Audet -Google user

6 years ago

Beautiful scenery! Great nature walking trails!

Jim Mitts -Google user

4 years ago

Very wonderful natural woods Left to nature with many fallen trees and hundreds of small animals

Mohamad Tanbal -Google user

6 years ago

This place is amazing to take pictures

Aaron -Google user

4 years ago

Fantastic trail with beautiful sights and wildlife. Bring your bug spray because it's pretty buggy, though.

Sarah Dominguez -Google user

7 years ago

Beautiful, peaceful & likely to see deer. 💗 …

Brendin Coleman -Google user

4 years ago

Nice trail with beautiful views.

Sarah Shefke -Google user

4 years ago

Nice short trails, pretty views. Saw a whole bunch of chipmunks and possibly a ground hog. Had a nice time!

Roni Leibovitch -Google user

2 years ago

Beautiful groomed and tranquil trails. This site is one of my favorite small nature trails in West Bloomfield.

Rachel Lorber -Google user

4 years ago

Beautiful! Really, that's it. In good weather there are some Geocaches if you like treasure hunting.

Toni Balogna -Google user

8 years ago

Beautiful trail with a gorgeous view of the lake!

Caitlin Grothe -Google user

3 months ago

Quaint and cute. Wish they allowed dogs, but still a nice local spot to enjoy.

Alexandra W -Google user

6 years ago

Good place to take a short walk through an old forest. Trails are wood chip or dirt but well kept. There's a small pavilion with a place to burn wood in the middle of the trails. No legit access to the lake but there are...Read More

Shane A -Google user

4 years ago

Great trail and scenic views of two different lakes. On the east side you can see Orchard Lake a few hundred yards away. On the west side you can get up close to Upper Straits Lake and look down on it from a 30 foot...Read More

Lindsay Marie -Google user

4 years ago

Nice place to go for a small hike. The is a Praire, and a lake you can walk to. I wouldn't recommend for people with disabilities. There are steep inclines and stairs made of rocks throughout a least one of the trails.

Kathleen Cunningham -Google user

5 years ago

Quiet small park with scenic views. Some changes in elevation on trails make it an interesting hike. Water views. Parking lot at trail head. Benches for resting & contemplation. Lovely to have nature in the midst of suburbia.

Kenton Gaya -Google user

2 years ago

There is a nice grove of Snow Drop flowers near the pavilion in the spring, early April. Posted pictures in pavilion section from today 4/10/23

j rich -Google user

6 years ago

Was a cool walking trail and area, not far from urban areas. Saw all kinds of wildlife. Deer included. Very use to ppl. they laid probably 20 yards in front of us and never budged. Not a huge trail but adequate for a stroll

Eric Auchter -Google user

6 years ago

NOTE: THE ADRESS ON GOGLE MAPS DOES NOT TAKE YOU TO THE PARKING AREA! GO PAST THE ROAD IT TELLS YOU TO TURN ON. ITS ABOUT AN 1/8TH MILE PAST THE LIGHT ON PONTIAC TRAIL. This is a great place to go for a walk. Has...Read More

Mike Nichols -Google user

4 years ago

Really nice, tho small park for hiking or trail running. Fall colors are awesome and you can get views of Orchard lake

A V -Google user

6 years ago

Very quiet and nice place to take a walk through. The air feels so refreshing, and there is plenty of wildlife to watch.

Dylan Bare -Google user

4 years ago

Nice spot to spend half an hour if you're in the area. No dogs or biking, and it has a strict "out by nightfall" rule.

Fabian Garcia -Google user

9 years ago

Was born here never knew about this sanctuary. Its free and its an awesome place to get exercise, peace and meditation. Definitely check it out.

Rand Pier -Google user

4 years ago

Little gem of a park. Great way to burn some extra time while waiting for my son's appts. Nothing crazy just some trails with a nice view 👍 …

Annie Quinlan -Google user

7 years ago

Love this trail! its a nice easy walk that gives you wonderful views of the lake!

Dale Bierschbach -Google user

7 years ago

Really enjoyed this park. A lot of wild life and it had some great scenery.

Holly Walters -Google user

5 years ago

What a wonderful and peaceful place to go hopefully there will be more wildlife visiting soon

Features

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Activities

Hiking

Amenities

Public restroom

Children

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