Hemlock Road

 

Hemlock Road is a dirt carriage trail and walking path. It is not open to motorized vehicles. To access the trail, park at Sieur de Monts Nature Center. I did this walk in conjunction with the Jessup Path. Late afternoon was a perfect time for this. The best section of the Hemlock Path is from the intersection with the Jessup Path to the Park Loop Road. Along this section, the path is lined with Birch trees making for a beautiful contrast of blue skies, green grass and white Birch Trees. It is a very peaceful walk. There is a meadow between Hemlock and Jessup Path here and the wild flowers are great. The trail is about 3/4 of a mile for the section mentioned.

During my late afternoon walk along the Hemlock Road, I was lucky to find some beautiful flowers that are in bloom (late May, early June). One of my favorites was the Iris Versicolor, also known as the Harlequin Blueflag. They grow right along the trail and you do not have to search hard to find them. Less commonly seen was the Varigated Yellow Pond-Lily. I came across several in the meadow next to the path. They were difficult to see with the glare of the water. A pleasant find.

Directions: Sieur de Monts Nature Center parking lot.