Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit
Managed by Michigan Department of Natural Resources
18,477 acres81.2 mi of trail
Atlanta ORV TRAILAtlanta ORV ROUTESinkhole PathwayHigh Country Pathway+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Allis Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Allis Township
The biggest trail networks: Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit (81.2 mi). 46% of Allis Township’s land is conserved, about 18,847 acres. 18,809 acres are parks and preserves, 19,331 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
46%
18,847 acres · of 64.7 sq mi of land
Trails
90 mi
1.4 per sq mi of land
Park land
18,809 ac
19,331 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
25%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
15 mi
15 mi paths
Lakes & rivers
10
2 beaches · 5 boat launches
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
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The longest trail network is Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit, with 81.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Pigeon River Country State Forest
Managed by Michigan Department of Natural Resources
247 acres0.4 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Who protects it
18,847 conserved acres
46% of Allis Township’s land. Who manages Allis Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources18,648 ac
Private owners178 ac
Bureau of Land Management39 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)20 ac
State Conservation Area · 18,648 acPrivate Park · 178 acNational Public Lands · 39 acConservation Easement · 20 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 20 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta State Forest Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 13,669 | Open |
| Kirtland Warbler Unit Clear Lake State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 4,976 | Open |
| Stoney Links Golf Course Private Park | Private owners | 178 | Restricted |
| Northeastern States District Office National Public Lands | Bureau of Land Management | 39 | Open |
| Pigeon River Country State Forest Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 3 | Open |
Things to do
9 places to go in Allis Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Allis Township
2 beaches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Playgrounds in Allis Township
2 playgrounds without a name on the map.
Boat launches in Allis Township
Shoepac Lake SFCG Boat LaunchIn Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit
DirectionsTomahawk Lake Boat LaunchIn Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit
DirectionsPlus 3 boat launches without a name on the map.
Trails & water
7 named trails and 10 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 1.8 miHorses · 0.7 miUnpaved · 17.0 mi
Atlanta ORV TRAIL4.9 mi
Atlanta ORV ROUTE3.0 mi
Sinkhole Pathway2.0 mi
High Country Pathway1.5 mi
Hoss Trail0.7 mi
Perch Lake Highway0.2 mi
Red Bridge to Atlanta MCCCT0.2 mi
Biking & sports
15 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
15 mi
off-road bike paths
High Country PathwayBike route
1.8 miCourts & fields
1Football
1Baseball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Allis Township: May to August
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.1 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.9 | 15.6 | 15.3 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.9 | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| High (°F) | 26 | 29 | 39 | 52 | 67 | 76 | 80 | 78 | 70 | 56 | 43 | 32 |
| Rain (in) | 1.8 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.3 | 2.1 |
February is the driest month (1.4 in) and July the warmest (highs of 80 °F). 3.4 inches fall in October, the wettest month. The climate in Allis Township →
Next door
Allis Township and its neighbors
Allis Township has the second most mapped trails of the 6 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Montmorency Township335 miAllis Township90 miForest Township84 miCase Township72 miNorth Allis Township26 miOnaway0.7 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allis Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Case Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Onaway | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| North Allis Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Forest Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Montmorency Township | 46% | 2.4 | 31,056 | 68% | A+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Allis Township
Where can I hike in Allis Township?
The longest trail networks: Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit, 81.2 miles; Pigeon River Country State Forest, 0.4 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Allis Township’s trails?
Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit and Pigeon River Country State Forest don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Allis Township?
15 miles of bike routes are on the map: 15 of off-road paths. Named routes: High Country Pathway.
Is there public land near Allis Township?
195,879 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Allis Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 18,809 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Allis Township neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →