Clay Cliffs Natural Area: The Leelanau Conservancy

Greg Bellefeuille

Easy hike with a variety of flora and fauna available: forests, fields, lake overlook, Lilac and Honeysuckle scents (in season). CAUTION: TONS of poison ivy very close to trail. Stay on trail.

marianne metzger

Love this hiking trail. Takes about 20-25 minutes to hike the loop. Easy walking trail. Wooded and cool. The lookout point is breath taking!

Carrie Amber Rheingans

We did the short, direct hike from the parking lot to the Manitou Overlook with our almost-4-year-old. She couldn't hike the whole way but it wasn't too bad for her to ride our shoulders for a little bit. The overlook is beautiful!!

Felix Onyango

Clay cliffs is perfect for a quick short hike about 2 miles total with an awesome view at the top of the overlook. I suggest hiking both inner and overlook loop. The best time to go is in the evening if you want to catch the sun setting over the lake. The trail is well shaded with small section of the Overlook loop that opens to grassland for about a 1/4 of mile. There is plenty of parking and signs to guide as you explore each loop!