Baker Road Park

ALERT: Paine Rd. in Leroy Twp. is closed just north of Carter Rd. To access Paine Falls Park, Indian Point Park upper lot, Blair Ridge Park, Blair Landing and Baker Road Park from the south, a suggested detour is to follow Carter Road (west) to Vrooman Road, head north to South Ridge Rd. (SR 84), east to Adams Rd., south to River Rd., and west to Blair Rd. Detour signs are posted. Access to these parks can still be made from the north via Blair Road.

ALERT: A section of Ford Rd. over Talcott Creek in Madison Twp. is closed. To access Blair Ridge Park, Blair Landing, Indian Point Park (upper lot) and Paine Falls Park via Ford Rd. from the east, follow River Rd. west to Blair Rd. and then head south.

As you cross the bridge near the end of the trail, discover access to the Grand River. This is a great spot for birding. More than 30 species have been seen this year including blue-headed vireo (uncommon), winter wren (special interest), magnolia warbler (special interest), black-throated green warbler (uncommon), cerulean warbler (species of concern), yellow-throated warbler (uncommon) and dark-eyed junco (threatened).

Along the trail you may also encounter the eastern chipmunk, fox squirrel, American beaver, raccoon and white-tailed deer. Amphibians found here include the spotted salamander, Allegheny dusky salamander, eastern redbacked salamander, American toad, green frog and pickerel frog.