Ottawa National Forest - Bergland Ranger District
Managed by United States Forest Service
10,560 acres7.4 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in McMillan Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in McMillan Township
The biggest trail networks: Ottawa National Forest - Bergland Ranger District (7.4 mi), Ottawa National Forest - Watersmeet Ranger District (6.2 mi). 43% of McMillan Township’s land is conserved, about 19,723 acres. 988 acres are parks and preserves, 2,138 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
43%
19,723 acres · of 70.9 sq mi of land
Trails
29 mi
0.4 per sq mi of land
Park land
988 ac
2,138 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
2%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
5
2 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
The longest trail network is Ottawa National Forest - Bergland Ranger District, with 7.4 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Ottawa National Forest - Watersmeet Ranger District
Managed by United States Forest Service
8,093 acres6.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Ontonagon Wild And Scenic River
Managed by United States Forest Service
1,275 acres0.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Copper Country State Forest- Baraga Unit
Managed by Michigan Department of Natural Resources
73 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
All 5 parks & preserves
Ottawa National Forest - Bergland Ranger District10,560 acres · 7.4 mi of trail · United States Forest Service
Ottawa National Forest - Watersmeet Ranger District8,093 acres · 6.2 mi of trail · United States Forest Service
Ontonagon Wild And Scenic River1,275 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · United States Forest Service
Copper Country State Forest- Baraga Unit73 acres · Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Ewen Pines Roadside Park14 acres
DirectionsWho protects it
19,723 conserved acres
43% of McMillan Township’s land. Who manages McMillan Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Forest Service18,654 ac
County872 ac
Private owners100 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)98 ac
National Forest · 18,654 acLocal Resource Management Area · 872 acPrivate Recreation or Education · 100 acConservation Easement · 98 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 98 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa National Forest National Forest | U.S. Forest Service | 16,173 | Open |
| South Ewen Purchase Unit National Forest | U.S. Forest Service | 1,558 | Open |
| North Ewen Purchase Unit National Forest | U.S. Forest Service | 922 | Open |
| Local Forest Local Resource Management Area | County | 872 | Open |
| Pine Ridge Lodge Private Recreation or Education | Private owners | 100 | Open |
Things to do
4 places to go in McMillan Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in McMillan Township
2 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Boat launches in McMillan Township
Ewen Boat Launch
DirectionsSteusser Lake Boat LaunchIn Ottawa National Forest - Watersmeet Ranger District
DirectionsTrails & water
1 named trail and 5 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Bergland to Sidnaw Rail-Trail6.4 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
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
1Baseball
1Basketball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Ernest J. and Edna Humphrey FarmBuilding · listed 2022
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in McMillan Township: May, June and August
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) | 9.0 | 10.2 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 15.0 | 15.8 | 15.5 | 14.2 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| High (°F) | 22 | 27 | 38 | 51 | 66 | 75 | 79 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 39 | 27 |
| Rain (in) | 2.1 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 2.9 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 2.5 | 2.2 |
February is the driest month (1.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 79 °F). 3.8 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in McMillan Township →
Next door
McMillan Township and its neighbors
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Marenisco Township281 miHaight Township114 miRockland Township111 miMatchwood Township85 miStannard Township81 miMcMillan Township29 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Rockland Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Matchwood Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Haight Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Marenisco Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Stannard 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 McMillan Township
Where can I hike in McMillan Township?
The longest trail networks: Ottawa National Forest - Bergland Ranger District, 7.4 miles; Ottawa National Forest - Watersmeet Ranger District, 6.2 miles; Ontonagon Wild And Scenic River, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on McMillan Township’s trails?
Ottawa National Forest - Bergland Ranger District and Ottawa National Forest - Watersmeet Ranger District don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near McMillan Township?
220,346 acres of parks and open public land lie inside McMillan Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 15,755 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from McMillan 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 →