Hovland Woods Scientific and Natural Area (SNA)

Hovland Woods SNA, a large forested natural area, contains mature and old-growth virgin forest communities now rare in the region. Beaver flowages, alder swamp, and a tributary of the Flute Reed River are also found on the property. Large old white spruce and white pine provide habitat for rare lichens and nesting eagles. Other species found on the site and in the general area include gray wolf and pine marten. Rare plants include the Carolina spring beauty and large-leaved sandwort.

Origins & Ownership: A portion of this site was a gift from The Nature Conservancy.

Things To Do Here

• bird and wildlife watching
• hiking
• photography
• snowshoeing and cross-country skiing

Allowed uses specific to this Natural Area

• ATVs on designated trail (Boyd Road Trail and Stevens Spur PDF)
• Berry picking
• Biking on designated trail (Boyd Road Trail and Stevens Spur PDF)
• Dogs
• All hunting allowed, see the regulations handbook for hunting details
• Picnicking
• Snowmobiling on designated trail (Boyd Road Trail and Stevens Spur PDF)

More Information at Link Below…

Location

From Hovland 0.2 miles N on Co Rd 16, then 2.6 miles W on Co Rd 69 (North Rd), then 4.6 miles NE on Co Rd 70 (Camp 20 Rd) Stay right at Y. In 0.25 mile park at Superior Hiking Trail parking lot on right. Hike trail East 1.2 miles to site. GPS recommended. (Visit this link to see the route on a map.)

Links To Photography

Content the property of MN DNR & Linked Resources. Photography the property of MN DNR, Kelly Randall

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