Brown Bridge Quiet Area
Current Trail Closures at Brown Bridge Quiet Area (from north to south):
Grasshopper Creek Footbridge at Trail Marker 5
Trail between Markers 4 and 5
Acreage: 1,310
Miles of trail: 6
Owned By: City of Traverse City
The Brown Bridge Quiet Area is located on the Boardman River — a state-designated “Natural River” — approximately 11 miles southeast of Traverse City. One of the largest natural areas that GTCD manages, enjoy more than 6 miles of trails, paddling on the Boardman River, and gorgeous views of the river from several different overlooks.
Visit our Chronolog site at Brown Bridge Quiet Area! Chronolog is a photo monitoring tool powered by people like you to view bottomlands restoration and changes to the environment over time.
Hunting: There is deer hunting outside the core area, plus hunting on the far East section, by permit from the City Clerk office at 231.922.4480. For a location of the various sections, see a trail map.
