Outdoors: Beechwood Nature Preserve

Sign Click to Enlarge Boardwalk Click to Enlarge Introduction Beechwood Nature Preserve is an ACRES Land Trust property in north-central Steuben County, adjacent to Pokagon State Park. Trails Beechwood’s elaborate trail network is like a figure 8 on its side, with a long connector to the parking area and spurs to Pokagon State Park and two adjacent, smaller preserves. The spur to Foster Nature Preserve is close to the parking area and passes through interesting wetland areas before ending up near Little Otter Lake. The main trail traverses several habitat types, including woods, recent fields, and wetlands. There’s also a section of boardwalk (second image, left) and a short wetland loop. The connector to Pokagon State Park is at the far western edge of the preserve. Plan to take your time and mind your surroundings - I've never been able to complete a visit without finding myself completely turned around. Facilities None. Directions View Larger Map Steuben County. From I-69 Exit 154, proceed west 0.2 miles on IN 727, then right ¾ mile on IN 127 to Lane 150; turn left and pull off to the left. North 41 43.044 West 85 00.224 DeLorme 23:A9 Nearby Natural Areas Loon Lake Nature Preserve McClue Nature Preserve Pokagon State Park Ropchan Memorial Nature Preserve Wing Haven Nature Preserve References ACRES Land Trust Habeck: Wild Indiana; Page 44 Indiana Department of Natural Resources McPherson: Indiana Best Hikes; Page 23