Hubbard Lake Nature Preserve
Managed by Huron Pines
75 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Photo: Ian Poellet · CC BY-SA 4.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Hubbard Lake
Few parks or trails are on the map in Hubbard Lake
3% of Hubbard Lake’s land is conserved, about 193 acres. 184 acres are parks and preserves, 195 per 1,000 residents. 2.6 miles of mapped trail cross Hubbard Lake, 0.3 per square mile of land.
Conserved land
3%
193 acres · of 8.7 sq mi of land
Trails
2.6 mi
0.3 per sq mi of land
Park land
184 ac
195 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
23%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
1,004 ft
Hickey Hill
Lakes & rivers
1
3 boat launches
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
North End Park
Managed by Caledonia Township
9 acres0.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
East Bay Hubbard Lake Boating Access Site
Managed by Michigan Department of Natural Resources
7 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Who protects it
193 conserved acres
3% of Hubbard Lake’s land. Water is left out: Hubbard Lake has 8.7 square miles of land and 13.8 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Hubbard Lake’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Town or city88 ac
State fish & wildlife81 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits15 ac
Other state land9 ac
Local Park · 88 acState Conservation Area · 81 acConservation Easement · 23 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickey Hill Park Local Park | Town or city | 87 | Open |
| Hubbard Lake State Game Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 81 | Open |
| North End Park Local Park | Town or city | 1 | Open |
Things to do
5 places to go in Hubbard Lake
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in Hubbard Lake
East Bay Hubbard Lake Boat LaunchIn East Bay Hubbard Lake Boating Access Site
DirectionsNorth End Park Boat Launch
DirectionsSouth Bay Hubbard Lake Boat Launch
DirectionsPeaks in Hubbard Lake
Hickey Hill1,004 ft elevation
DirectionsMount Maria925 ft elevation
DirectionsTrails & water
1 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The best walking months in Hubbard Lake: May, June and 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 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.8 | 15.6 | 15.3 | 14.0 | 12.5 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| High (°F) | 28 | 30 | 40 | 52 | 65 | 76 | 80 | 78 | 71 | 57 | 44 | 33 |
| Rain (in) | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
February is the driest month (1.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 80 °F). 3.5 inches fall in August, the wettest month. The climate in Hubbard Lake →
Questions about parks and trails in Hubbard Lake
Where can I hike in Hubbard Lake?
The longest trail networks: North End Park, 0.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Hubbard Lake’s trails?
Hubbard Lake Nature Preserve and North End Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Hubbard Lake?
49,920 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Hubbard Lake or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 184 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Hubbard Lake 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 →