PORTAGE LAKES WETLAND - 6 ACRES

Main Feature:

Remnant of a larger tamarack swamp.

Portage Lakes Wetland is primarily a tall shrub sphagnum bog community dominated by speckled alder and arrowwood. Some of the rare species found growing here include swamp birch, tamarack, alder-leaved buckthorn and smooth gooseberry. This wet basin is too wet to enter without ankle-high boots and it is difficult to walk through the thick shrubs.

Location:
Located south of Akron. From the junction of I-277 and State Route 93, proceed south on State Route 93 to Portage Lakes Drive (County Road 75). Proceed east approximately 1 mile; park at the Kiwanis Senior Center on the west side of the road. The preserve can be accessed from this parking lot. No visitor facilities are present.

Abide by Preserve Rules at all times