Au Sable State Forest - Gladwin Unit
Managed by Michigan Department of Natural Resources
11,133 acres22.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trail sign
–Not graded
Outdoors in Bourret Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Bourret Township
The biggest trail networks: Au Sable State Forest - Gladwin Unit (22.1 mi). 11% of Bourret Township’s land is conserved, about 2,181 acres. 2,219 acres are parks and preserves, 5,411 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
11%
2,181 acres · of 32.3 sq mi of land
Trails
28 mi
0.9 per sq mi of land
Park land
2,219 ac
5,411 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
41%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
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 Au Sable State Forest - Gladwin Unit, with 22.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Lucky Eight Hunt Club
Nature preserve
158 acres0.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Mount Morris Hunters Club
Nature preserve
91 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
2,181 conserved acres
11% of Bourret Township’s land. Who manages Bourret Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State fish & wildlife1,548 ac
Private owners633 ac
State Conservation Area · 1,548 acPrivate Recreation or Education · 382 acPrivate Park · 251 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molasses River Flooding No.1 State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 1,548 | Open |
| Evergreen Club Private Recreation or Education | Private owners | 382 | Open |
| Lucky Eight Hunting Club Private Park | Private owners | 163 | Open |
| Mt. Morris Hunters Club Private Park | Private owners | 88 | Open |
Trails & water
1 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The best walking months in Bourret Township: July 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) | 9.2 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.7 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.6 | 8.9 |
| High (°F) | 29 | 32 | 42 | 55 | 68 | 78 | 82 | 80 | 72 | 59 | 45 | 34 |
| Rain (in) | 1.9 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 2.4 | 2.0 |
February is the driest month (1.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 3.5 inches fall in May, the wettest month. The climate in Bourret Township →
Next door
Bourret Township and its neighbors
Bourret Township has the second most mapped trails of the 4 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourret Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Clement Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Grim Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Moffatt Township | 2% | 0.8 | 38 | 29% | B |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Bourret Township
Where can I hike in Bourret Township?
The longest trail networks: Au Sable State Forest - Gladwin Unit, 22.1 miles; Lucky Eight Hunt Club, 0.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Bourret Township’s trails?
Au Sable State Forest - Gladwin Unit and Lucky Eight Hunt Club don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Bourret Township?
19,623 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Bourret Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 2,219 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Bourret 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 →