Lumberlost Farms
Nature preserve
434 acres1.9 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Avery Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Avery Township
The biggest trail networks: Lumberlost Farms (1.9 mi), Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit (0.7 mi). 9% of Avery Township’s land is conserved, about 1,971 acres. 1,880 acres are parks and preserves, 2,933 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
9%
1,971 acres · of 35.0 sq mi of land
Trails
23 mi
0.6 per sq mi of land
Park land
1,880 ac
2,933 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
36%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
4
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
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Lumberlost Farms, with 1.9 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit
Managed by Michigan Department of Natural Resources
1,844 acres0.7 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
1,971 conserved acres
9% of Avery Township’s land. Who manages Avery Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources1,856 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits114 ac
State Conservation Area · 1,856 acConservation Easement · 114 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 114 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 | 1,856 | Open |
Trails & water
1 named trail and 4 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 3.3 mi
V-8 Trail2.9 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The best walking months in Avery Township: May to September
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 | 14.8 | 15.6 | 15.3 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| High (°F) | 27 | 30 | 40 | 53 | 67 | 77 | 81 | 79 | 71 | 57 | 43 | 32 |
| Rain (in) | 1.6 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1.8 |
February is the driest month (1.2 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 3.1 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Avery Township →
Next door
Avery Township and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Rust Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Briley Township | 47% | 1.8 | 11,172 | 75% | A+ |
| Loud Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Hillman Township | 45% | 2.0 | 9,508 | 73% | A+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Avery Township
Where can I hike in Avery Township?
The longest trail networks: Lumberlost Farms, 1.9 miles; Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit, 0.7 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Avery Township’s trails?
Lumberlost Farms and Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Avery Township?
109,609 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Avery Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,880 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Avery 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 →