Marshall Nature Area — Attraction in Ann Arbor Charter Township

Between some busy roads there's a bit of quiet in the woods. Great for a light hike or slow walk through. If you bring a dog have them leashed while other pups may be walking. Wear some bright colors either hat or jacket so others can see you. Plenty of wood critters and great nature colors. I frequent most in fall when there's fewer bugs, else bring some spray and stay on the path -...

There is a depressingly large ammount of invasives, especially bittersweet. While it seems like the trails management is abysmal, the trails are nice and clear and there's a nice diversity of large native trees. If efforts were made to fight off the invasives in the nature area this trail would be an absolute gem. Managed to catch a glimpse of a pileated woodpecker...

Peaceful place to spend a while, yet close to the Plymouth Road corridor. And it even has a Poke-stop. Slightly downgraded for poor-visibility scary exit. (I reserve 5 stars for once-in-a-lifetime items. 4 stars is a rave...