Reach for the Sky Canopy Walk
Your race entry fee includes an opportunity to experience the Reach for the Sky Canopy Walk.
Funded through our Reach for the Sky initiative, this at-tree-level walk allows visitors to experience the tree canopy like never before with ways to connect with nature via up-close observation of leaves, branches, birds, insects, and other woodland wildlife above the ground.
This one-of-a-kind contemporary attraction will appeal to both local residents and tourists while contributing to the cultural setting of the Lenawee, Jackson, Hillsdale, and Washtenaw County communities. The project is designed to provide significant opportunities for education, outreach, research, visitor experience, tourism, and economic development.
New in 2024 - The John and Sue Gruel Memorial Nature Trail!
Hidden Lake Gardens has opened a new multi-access trail to connect the Trailhead Parking lot to the Sky Walk. This one-third-mile natural trail will enable visitors of varying abilities to traverse through the woodland en route to the Reach for the Sky Canopy Walk. The Sky Walk is wheelchair accessible and will provide hikers utilizing wheelchairs, strollers, or assistive devices for walking with the opportunity for an engaging nature experience.
John Gruel was a passionate enthusiast for nature and an amazing ambassador of Hidden Lake Gardens and its Reach for the Sky Canopy Walk.
