Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit
Managed by Michigan Department of Natural Resources
10,335 acres30.6 mi of trail
Hunt Creek Motorcycle TrailCounty Road 612
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Loud Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Loud Township
The biggest trail networks: Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit (30.6 mi), Lumberlost Farms (1.6 mi), Lockwood Lake Ranch (1.4 mi). 49% of Loud Township’s land is conserved, about 11,191 acres. 10,589 acres are parks and preserves, 48,573 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
49%
11,191 acres · of 35.8 sq mi of land
Trails
49 mi
1.4 per sq mi of land
Park land
10,589 ac
48,573 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
84%
of residents within ½ mile
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 30.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Lumberlost Farms
Nature preserve
314 acres1.6 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Lockwood Lake Ranch
Nature preserve
195 acres1.4 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
11,191 conserved acres
49% of Loud Township’s land. Who manages Loud Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources10,505 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits687 ac
State Conservation Area · 10,505 acConservation Easement · 687 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 685 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 | 10,505 | Open |
Trails & water
2 named trails and 2 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 4.0 mi
Hunt Creek Motorcycle Trail7.4 mi
County Road 6120.2 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The best walking months in Loud 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 | 10.4 | 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 | 44 | 33 |
| Rain (in) | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1.8 |
February is the driest month (1.3 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 3.1 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Loud Township →
Next door
Loud 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loud Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Albert Township | 53% | 2.1 | 8,680 | 50% | A+ |
| 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 | ||||
| Clinton 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 Loud Township
Where can I hike in Loud Township?
The longest trail networks: Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit, 30.6 miles; Lumberlost Farms, 1.6 miles; Lockwood Lake Ranch, 1.4 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Loud Township’s trails?
Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit and Lumberlost Farms don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Loud Township?
69,226 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Loud Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 10,589 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Loud 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 →