Lautenbach Woods Nature Preserve

Enjoy discovering the wonders of nature found here! This is one of 14 featured Door County Land Trust nature preserves that showcase the scenic beauty and natural diversity that make Door County so special. Nature preserves are open to the public at no charge for hiking, skiing, photography, nature study and other low-impact, non-motorized activities.   

Loop trail passes through a northern hardwood forest of beech, maple and ash and eventually descends the rocky slope of the Niagara Escarpment. The trail then traverses the escarpment, dominated by conifers, and passes an impressive stand of hemlock trees before gradually ascending back through the hardwood forest. A wonderful variety of wildflowers carpet the forest floor in springtime. This preserve is home to many songbirds and visitors may also encounter raptors, such as the northern goshawk.