The Gravel Point Preserve consists of four adjacent lots for a total of 278 acres. The creation of the Gravel Point Preserve was made possible by Betsy and Bill Kingery, who donated one of the lots that makes up the preserve and the funds to purchase the other three. It features mixed forests and wetlands, which is great habitat for thousands of wildlife and plant species. Naturalists will enjoy the potential of finding some unique species for the area. This is The Kensington Conservancy's largest nature preserve to date and our first one on St. Joseph Island. 

Gravel Point Preserve Hiking Trail - 1.5 km - the trails are an easy-to-moderate hike. The trails are most flat with only a couple very small changes in elevation. There are some exposed roots and rocks along the trail, as well as some uneven ground. The trail temporarily marked with blue flagging tape. Learn more here.