Mainline and Feeder Canal- available at 80+ bridges along the 96 mile
corridor
Milan Section- Parking and access available at the Steel Dam (Lock 30), the
Rte. 67 Bridge, Lock 31, and Lock 32 along Big Island Road.
Site Amenities and Recreation Opportunities:
Contact the site for more information at the Visitor Center located near
Sheffield.
Opportunities include fishing, camping at 9 locations, 11 boat ramps, 8 on
the mainline, 3 on the feederline.
80+ miles of multi-purpose trail for bicycling, hiking, equestrian, and
snowmobiling.
60+ miles of equestrian trail.
Restrooms at various locations along the corridor
Hours Open:
Visitor Center- 8 A.M.- 4 P.M., Monday- Friday
The site is open 7 days/week
Natural Site Characteristics:
Construction of this site, which is on the National Register of Historic
Places, began in 1890 and was completed in 1907.
Habitat -
Mainline - Edford Township Prairie, Concord Peat Bog, and the Wyanet Prarie
Feederline - Tampico Marsh and Gold Township Prairie