Au Sable State Forest - Gladwin Unit
Managed by Michigan Department of Natural Resources
544 acres1.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Burleigh Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Burleigh Township
The biggest trail networks: Au Sable State Forest - Gladwin Unit (1.2 mi). 2% of Burleigh Township’s land is conserved, about 410 acres. 239 acres are parks and preserves, 414 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
2%
410 acres · of 34.6 sq mi of land
Trails
4.7 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
239 ac
414 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
14%
of residents within ½ mile
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 1.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
410 conserved acres
2% of Burleigh Township’s land. Who manages Burleigh Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Private owners204 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits171 ac
Town or city35 ac
Private Park · 204 acUnknown Easement · 171 acLocal Park · 35 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 171 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DGS Club MI Co Partnership Private Park | Private owners | 123 | Open |
| T and T Hunting Club Private Park | Private owners | 81 | Open |
| Township of Burleigh Park Local Park | Town or city | 35 | Open |
Things to do
2 places to go in Burleigh Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Burleigh Township
2 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
2Basketball
1Softball
1Baseball
1Soccer
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Burleigh 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 | 9.5 | 8.9 |
| High (°F) | 29 | 32 | 42 | 55 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 80 | 72 | 59 | 45 | 34 |
| Rain (in) | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
February is the driest month (1.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 3.4 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Burleigh Township →
Next door
Burleigh Township and its neighbors
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Reno Township28 miMason Township13 miSherman Township9.1 miBurleigh Township4.7 miRichland Township3.3 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burleigh Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Reno Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Sherman Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Richland Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Mason 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.
Questions about parks and trails in Burleigh Township
Where can I hike in Burleigh Township?
The longest trail networks: Au Sable State Forest - Gladwin Unit, 1.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Burleigh Township’s trails?
Au Sable State Forest - Gladwin Unit doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Burleigh Township?
21,557 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Burleigh Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 239 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Burleigh 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 →