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The biggest trail networks: Au Sable State Forest - Roscommon Unit (63.1 mi). 2% of Au Sable Township’s land is conserved, about 511 acres. 316 acres are parks and preserves, 1,509 per 1,000 residents.
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The longest trail network is Au Sable State Forest - Roscommon Unit, with 63.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
2% of Au Sable Township’s land. Who manages Au Sable Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Au Sable Beaver Club Private Park | Private owners | 159 | Open |
| Roscommon Red Pine Nature Study Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 158 | Restricted |
| Rendezvous N-M Hunt Club Private Park | Private owners | 155 | Open |
| MNRTF Parcel State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 40 | Restricted |
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
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) | 9.2 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.8 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| High (°F) | 27 | 30 | 41 | 54 | 67 | 77 | 80 | 78 | 71 | 57 | 43 | 32 |
| Rain (in) | 1.9 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 2.1 |
February is the driest month (1.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 80 °F). 3.5 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Au Sable Township →
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Au Sable Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| South Branch Township | 51% | 2.0 | 1,751 | 28% | A |
| Higgins Township | 15% | 1.8 | 3,731 | 75% | A+ |
| Richfield Township | 5% | 2.4 | 596 | 45% | A− |
| Foster Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
The longest trail networks: Au Sable State Forest - Roscommon Unit, 63.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Au Sable State Forest - Roscommon Unit doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
96,070 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Au Sable Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 319 of them inside the town line.
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Au Sable Township neighbors.
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 →