Cotton Creek Farms

Attractions · Traverse City, MI

Cotton Creek Farms transforms hiking into an agricultural adventure just outside Traverse City. These working farm trails wind through active fields, past grazing livestock, and along the meandering Cotton Creek. The paths connect visitors to Grand Traverse County's farming heritage while providing peaceful walking routes through diverse landscapes. Spring brings wildflowers along the creek banks, while autumn showcases golden corn fields and vibrant hardwoods. The farm maintains several miles of well-marked trails that cross wooden bridges and skirt pond edges, creating an authentic rural hiking experience that feels worlds away from typical forest paths.