Sugar Loaf Site Plan Under Review, Opening Planned for Mid-2026
By Art Bukowski | Nov. 19, 2025
The Leelanau Conservancy is seeking township approval for its plans to turn an iconic former ski resort into a public recreation area.
Meanwhile, conservancy leaders urge the public to remain patient as they work towards an expected mid-2026 opening of at least some of the property.
The community exploded with joy in July when the conservancy announced that it planned to acquire the long dormant Sugar Loaf property. Executive Director Tom Nelson tells The Ticker he and his staff still can’t get over the reaction, which in many ways continues.
“We knew there was a lot of love for this landmark for lots of reasons…and the stories are endless about …
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