About Willow Metropark:
Escape your routine and the doldrums of everyday life with a rejuvenating visit to Willow Metropark. Conveniently located off I-275, just south of I-94, your sanctuary is minutes away with 1,531 beautiful acres of mature woodlands, scenic 17-acre Washago Pond, and the picturesque Huron River. Play a round of golf on an 18-hole golf course. Fish along the Huron River or at Washago Pond. Cross-country ski, ice fish, or sled in the winter. Other Metropark features include a 4.5-mile hike-bike trail, a 24-hole disc golf course, and a children’s play area. Just one visit will make Willow Metropark your all-season getaway.
About Indian Ridge:
Indian Ridge picnic area is often used by bicyclists and hikers as it offers access to the park's extensive trail system (including the Iron Belle Trail). it is also one of the ideal spots to see the park's annual fireworks display. The picnic area offers picnic tables, grills, and vault toilets. One notable feature of the picnic area is that it provides walking access (along the former South Huron road) to the old Huron Township Cemetery. For more information on the cemetery, which dates back to 1840, be sure to check out Cemetery Tales: Stories from the Passed (GC99FC4).
About the cache:
This cache, a medium-sized lock & lock, is part of the 2021 Southern District Geocaching Adventure. A four-park series of geocaches focusing on the features of the southern district Metroparks. The other caches in the series can be found here.
| This cache is located within Willow Metropark, a part of the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority park system. A Metropark Vehicle Entry Permit is required: Annual Permit $40. Senior(62+) Permit $29. Daily Permit $10.
For general information please call 810-227-2752 or 800-47-PARKS. Or visit our website at www.metroparks.com.
All park rules and regulations apply. Park in parking lots only. Check the Metroparks website for park hours.
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A Metropark geocaching permit has been filed and approved by Kevin Arnold (Southern District Interpretive Supervisor).