Armintrout-Milbocker Nature Preserve, SWMLC — Local services in Allegan

The Armintrout-Milbocker Nature Preserve is just outside downtown Allegan and is The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy ‘s newest public preserve. I got to exper a sneak park before they put the trails in so was excited to see the finished preserve and it did not disappoint!

The property includes three miles of frontage along the Kalamazoo River, with some stunning views along the trails. There is 80 upland acres of pine-oak forest, 60 acres of wetlands and over 560 documented plant species — which demonstrates the land’s biodiversity and the overall importance of protecting it.

The preserve has about 2.5 miles of trails. The trails are designed for walking, mobility devices, leashed dogs, and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. We saw several skiers while we were there. There is a decent sized parking lot. Kid friendly. Free although donating to SWMLC will always help maintain these wonderful properties. No facilities. Snow hiking is definitely a lot more work then when there is no snow but the snow adds an element of beauty that makes it...

Absolutely stunning trails that snake along the Kalamazoo river. In fall, it was surreal, but I imagine it'll continue to be beautiful in all seasons. The paths were easy to walk on and easy to navigate. Our dog absolutely loved it. We got to see some wild life, and I'm sure there will be more in no time when everything settles in and gets used to the change. The port-a-potty left much to be desired (out of tp and sanitizer) but that really didn't impact the quality of our experience there. Definitely will be...

Gorgeous place to walk...went twice so far, saw the fall colors a few weeks ago and saw some snow this past weekend and will definitely go here regularly. My only complaint is NOT with the trail, it's with the people who feel the "dogs on leash" rule applies to others. I was charged by a barking dog, who thankfully stopped a few inches from me. That commotion did get the owners attention and only then did they leash their dog. Leash laws are meant to protect the animal as well as the people...