Pyatt Lake Natural Area
6000 Bluff Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
80 acres · 1.5 miles of trails
In Traverse City's Old Mission Peninsula, Michigan, Pyatt Lake Natural Area's 1.5 miles of woodland trails suit leashed dogs. Features include shade, water, parking, and trash cans. Trails wind through quiet forests.
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- Park
- Pyatt Lake Natural Area
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Traverse City, Michigan
- Coordinates
- 44.8678, -85.5125
- Size
- 80 acres
- Trail miles
- 1.5
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (380 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.9 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 380 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
Old Mission Peninsula nature preserve. Leashed dogs welcome on 1.5 miles of woodland trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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