Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Nature Preserve
Features
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Natural Attractions Type
- Parks, Forests, Trails
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Trail Length (miles)
- 2.5
Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Nature Preserve
Information:
920-746-1359
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.
This trail system features a variety of habitats and landscapes including Lake Michigan beach, sand dunes, ancient ridge and swale shorelines, old-growth stands of hemlock and white pine, and open fields. The trail also provides outstanding views of the ship canal and two historic lighthouses.
What's Nearby
Events
Places To Stay
Dining
1
St. Patrick's Day Parade
3/14/2026
Sturgeon Bay - 3.8 miles away
2
Fire & Ice Festival
2/14/2026
Sturgeon Bay - 3.94 miles away
3
New Year's Day Parade
1/01/2026
Egg Harbor - 17.37 miles away
4
Door County Beer Festival
6/20/2026
Baileys Harbor - 21.78 miles away
5
Fish Creek's Winter Festival
2/07/2026
Fish Creek - 23.61 miles away
6
Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5K
5/02/2026
Fish Creek - 23.63 miles away
7
Christmas in Marinette
12/06/2025
Marinette - 24.9 miles away
8
For kids from 1-92
12/13/2025
Marinette - 24.9 miles away


