May 25, 2016

Contact: Tom Copenhaver, 231-582-9151

Deadman’s Hill overlook site to close June 6-10 for site improvements

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources next month will make improvements to the Deadman’s Hill overlook parking area and entrance road located at the end of Deadman’s Hill Road in Warner Township (Antrim County). During this time (June 6-10), the site will be closed to vehicle traffic.

The overlook also serves as the trailhead for the 18-mile Jordan Valley Pathway. Deadman’s Hill Road is located 10 miles south of Boyne Falls on U.S. 131.

The DNR will add approximately 270 cubic yards of gravel to the existing entrance, parking lot and exit of the trailhead to help with erosion issues and poor road conditions. 

Funding for this project was provided through grants from the DNR's Recreation Improvement Fund and Recreation Trails Program.

For more information, contact Tom Copenhaver at Young State Park at copenhavert@michigan.gov or 231-582-9151.

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A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry to state parks and recreation areas and parking for hundreds of miles of trails, including the Jordan Valley Pathway. Learn more about how the Recreation Passport gains you access to Michigan state parks and more at www.michigan.gov/recreationpassport.

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