Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit
Managed by Michigan Department of Natural Resources
5,539 acres4.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Photo: Ian Poellet · CC BY-SA 3.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Long Rapids Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Long Rapids Township
The biggest trail networks: Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit (4.2 mi), Stevens Twin Sinks and Bruski Sink Karst Preserve (0.9 mi). 16% of Long Rapids Township’s land is conserved, about 5,653 acres. 5,691 acres are parks and preserves, 6,080 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
16%
5,653 acres · of 54.2 sq mi of land
Trails
12 mi
0.2 per sq mi of land
Park land
5,691 ac
6,080 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
27%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
2.1 mi
2.1 mi paths
Lakes & rivers
2
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 Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit, with 4.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Stevens Twin Sinks and Bruski Sink Karst Preserve
Managed by Michigan Karst Conservancy
27 acres0.9 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Who protects it
5,653 conserved acres
16% of Long Rapids Township’s land. Who manages Long Rapids Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources5,640 ac
County8 ac
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service4 ac
State Conservation Area · 5,640 acLocal Park · 8 acConservation Easement · 4 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 4 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 | 5,612 | Open |
| MNRTF Parcel 13 State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 28 | Restricted |
| Long Rapids County Park Local Park | County | 8 | Open |
Trails & water
2 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
2.1 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
2.1 mi
off-road bike paths
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Norwegian Lutheran Church ComplexBuilding · listed 2013
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in Long Rapids Township: May, June, August 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 | 10.3 | 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 | 52 | 66 | 76 | 81 | 79 | 71 | 57 | 43 | 33 |
| Rain (in) | 1.9 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 2.0 |
February is the driest month (1.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 3.4 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Long Rapids Township →
Next door
Long Rapids Township and its neighbors
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Wilson Township28 miWellington Township21 miGreen Township19 miMaple Ridge Township13 miLong Rapids Township12 miPosen Township3.5 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Rapids Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Maple Ridge Township | 14% | 0.2 | 3,019 | 11% | B+ |
| Wellington Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Posen Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Wilson Township | 16% | 0.4 | 3,790 | 35% | A− |
| Green Township | 3% | 0.3 | 1,446 | 21% | B |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Long Rapids Township
Where can I hike in Long Rapids Township?
The longest trail networks: Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit, 4.2 miles; Stevens Twin Sinks and Bruski Sink Karst Preserve, 0.9 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Long Rapids Township’s trails?
Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit and Stevens Twin Sinks and Bruski Sink Karst Preserve don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Long Rapids Township?
2.1 miles of bike routes are on the map: 2.1 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Long Rapids Township?
47,856 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Long Rapids Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 5,691 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Long Rapids 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 →