Hovland Woods SNA

280 Acres Located From Grand Marais 16.5 miles E on State Hwy 61, then N 2.6 miles on Co. Rd. 69 (North Road) to Co. Rd. 70 (Camp 20 Road). Follow Co. Rd. 70 N for 4.2 miles to "Y" intersection with Hong Hill Rd., then keep right 1/4 mile to Superior Hiking Trail parking area on the right side. This last 1/4 mile may be unplowed in winter. From the parking lot hike 1.2 miles east on the hiking trail to reach the SE corner of the SNA. The SNA is currently not surveyed or signed, so a map and compass, or GPS unit, is recommended. Cook County Twp 63N Rng 03E Sec 23-26 Type: Coniferous Forest ECS Subsection: Border Lakes

Description:

Hovland Woods SNA, a large forested natural area, contains mature and old-growth virgin forest communities now rare in the region. Beaver flowages, alder swamp and a tributary to the Flute Reed River are also found on the property. Large old white spruce and white pine provide habitat for rare lichens and nesting eagles. Other species found on the site and in the general area include animal species such as the Eastern gray wolf and pine marten. Rare plants include the Carolina spring beauty and large-leaved sandwort. A portion of the site was a gift from The Nature Conservancy.

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