A Walk To Grandmother Cedars

Take a slow-paced walk to a grove of old-growth Northern White Cedars that survived the logging era. These Grandmother Cedars are estimated to be 300 – 400 years old. We will be taking about a 1.2-mile hike (round trip) along the Zhaaboominikaani-ziibi (Gooseberry River) to a destination spot, where we will have a short lesson. You will learn about gizhiik, one of the four medicines, and how these important trees have persisted throughout recent historical events.

Appropriate for all ages. Traction cleats or snowshoes will be available for adult participants (no youth sizes). If conditions are slick, youth can use hiking poles to gain better traction.

An indoor activity will be available if winter hiking conditions are unsafe (windchill, ice, etc.).

Please meet near info desk inside of the visitor center.

Free parking is available at the Wayside Rest parking lot (main visitor lot).