M-119 Tunnel of Trees Scenic Heritage Route

The M119 Tunnel of Trees Corridor is designated a Scenic Heritage Route because of its natural beauty and because of the community's commitment to its integrity. The Committee seeks to educate the community on how to preserve, protect and maintain those characteristics that made it so valuable. Following are resources for landowners, transportation officials, businesses, and the public.

Because of the "Tunnel of Trees" and other scenic attributes and the inherent beauty displayed along the designated highway of M-119, the Tunnel of Trees Scenic Heritage Route Committee continues to work to ensure the residents of Emmet County that this Heritage Route will maintain the pastoral character of this region of the County and will be managed in a manner that protects the "Tunnel of Trees".  M-119 is the only state highway in Emmet County and the only state road in Michigan without a center line.

UPDATES AND EVENTS:

See 2026 meeting dates and location below:

• April 14, 2026 at West Traverse Township Hall – 8001 M-119 Harbor Springs, MI 49740

• May 12, 2026 at Friendship Township Hall - 3018 S Beacon Hill Ln, Harbor Springs, MI 49740 

• June 9, 2026 at Cross Village Township Hall – 5954 Wadsworth Rd, Harbor Springs, MI 49740 

• July 14, 2026 at Readmond Township Hall - 6034 Wormwood Ln, Harbor Springs, MI 49740  

• August 11, 2026 at West Traverse Township Hall – 8001 M-119 Harbor Springs, MI 49740  

• September 8, 2026 at Friendship Township Hall - 3018 S Beacon Hill Ln, Harbor Springs, MI 49740  

• October 13, 2026 at Emmet County Building - 3434 Harbor-Petoskey Rd, Suite A, Harbor Springs , MI 49740  

Visit: https://www.m119tunneloftrees.org/meetings.asp for meeting information