In July 2017, the Chassell Township Planning Commission sent out a survey to township residents seeking their input for its 5-Year Recreation Plan. Over 70% of residents were found to be in favor of rustic walking or running trails. With this input in mind, a key priority set in the 2018 to 2023 plan included the enhancement of the recreational trail system, including both the potential development of a fitness trail as well as an historic interpretive trail on the former site of the Sturgeon River Lumber Company and Worcester Lumber Company that operated along Pike Bay from 1888 to 1902 and 1902 to 1929, respectively. Planning Commission member Doug Hamar who owns the mill site conceived the idea of creating the historic trail to help residents connect with this important part of Chassell’s past and as way for them to be more physically active.
Bringing History to Life!
Bringing History to Life!
Bringing History to Life!
In July 2017, the Chassell Township Planning Commission sent out a survey to township residents seeking their input for its 5-Year Recreation Plan. Over 70% of residents were found to be in favor of rustic walking or running trails. With this input in mind, a key priority set in the 2018 to 2023 plan included the enhancement of the recreational trail system, including both the potential development of a fitness trail as well as an historic interpretive trail on the former site of the Sturgeon River Lumber Company and Worcester Lumber Company that operated along Pike Bay from 1888 to 1902 and 1902 to 1929, respectively. Planning Commission member Doug Hamar who owns the mill site conceived the idea of creating the historic trail to help residents connect with this important part of Chassell’s past and as way for them to be more physically active.