The Black Preserve is a 42-acre property located on the southern part of Resort Township. This land was donated to the township with a use restriction limiting all activities to non-motorized uses. The Black Preserve is presently undeveloped and is best characterized as rolling topography with a climax, beach-maple hardwood forest. In 1990, the MDNR Forest Management Division reviewed the property to suggest management and use options for the parcel. The surrounding properties are undeveloped and are easily accessible from either Resort Pike or Lake Grove Road. In addition, there may be opportunities to explore connecting a trail system with the Walloon Lake Trust & Conservancy lands adjacent to this parcel on the south side. Parking for the property is available along Resort Pike Road where spaces were created during the resurfacing of the road.