Huron National Forest
Managed by United States Forest Service
28,954 acres83.7 mi of trail
Hoist Lake TrailsAlcona ORV TrailShore to Shore TrailArmstrong Trail+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Mitchell Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Mitchell Township
The biggest trail networks: Huron National Forest (83.7 mi), Au Sable State Forest - Grayling Unit (0.6 mi). 32% of Mitchell Township’s land is conserved, about 29,120 acres. 169 acres are parks and preserves, 355 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
32%
29,120 acres · of 142.6 sq mi of land
Trails
224 mi
1.6 per sq mi of land
Park land
169 ac
355 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
3%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
1,076 ft
Kelly Hills
Lakes & rivers
15
1 boat launch
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 Huron National Forest, with 83.7 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Au Sable State Forest - Grayling Unit
Managed by Michigan Department of Natural Resources
106 acres0.6 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Who protects it
29,120 conserved acres
32% of Mitchell Township’s land. Who manages Mitchell Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Forest Service28,952 ac
Town or city168 ac
National Forest · 28,952 acLocal Park · 168 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron National Forest National Forest | U.S. Forest Service | 28,952 | Open |
| Mitchell Township Park Local Park | Town or city | 168 | Open |
Things to do
5 places to go in Mitchell Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in Mitchell Township
1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Scenic views in Mitchell Township
Au Sable Highbanks OverlookIn Huron National Forest
DirectionsPeaks in Mitchell Township
Kelly Hills1,076 ft elevation
DirectionsChin Whisker Hill1,043 ft elevation
DirectionsCampgrounds in Mitchell Township
Gabions CampgroundFee · In Huron National Forest · United States Forest Service
DirectionsTrails & water
17 named trails and 15 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Horses · 5.0 miUnpaved · 55.3 mi
Hoist Lake Trails11.5 mi
Alcona ORV Trail7.2 mi
Shore to Shore Trail5.0 mi
Armstrong Trail2.5 mi
Old Hardy Grade1.5 mi
Hoist 10-1-5 Byron Lake Spur1.3 mi
Horseshoe Lake Nature Trail1.0 mi
Hardy Grade0.9 mi
Hidden Timber0.7 mi
Hoist 11-12 No Name Lake Spur0.6 mi
7 more trails
Hoist West parking spur
0.4 miSouth Forest Trail
0.4 miSouth Briardale Court
0.3 miForest Road 3996
0.3 miWest Foothill Court
0.3 miSouth Hoist spur
0.2 miNorth Hoist spur
0.2 miWhen to get out
The best walking months in Mitchell Township: 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) | 9.2 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.8 | 15.6 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| High (°F) | 27 | 30 | 40 | 53 | 66 | 76 | 80 | 78 | 71 | 57 | 44 | 33 |
| Rain (in) | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
February is the driest month (1.4 in) and July the warmest (highs of 80 °F). 3.4 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Mitchell Township →
Next door
Mitchell Township and its neighbors
Mitchell Township has the second most mapped trails of the 8 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Mentor Township266 miMitchell Township224 miClinton Township121 miOssineke Township116 miCurtis Township94 miCaledonia Township77 miMillen Township71 miHawes Township66 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Caledonia Township | under 1% | 1.1 | 102 | 22% | B− |
| Millen Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Ossineke Township | 9% | 1.1 | 3,129 | 23% | A− |
| Hawes Township | 6% | 0.9 | 470 | 19% | B+ |
| Mentor Township | 90% | 1.9 | 391 | 38% | A |
| Curtis Township | 47% | 1.4 | 494 | 3% | A− |
| 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 Mitchell Township
Where can I hike in Mitchell Township?
The longest trail networks: Huron National Forest, 83.7 miles; Au Sable State Forest - Grayling Unit, 0.6 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Mitchell Township’s trails?
Huron National Forest and Au Sable State Forest - Grayling Unit don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Mitchell Township?
211,559 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Mitchell Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 27,798 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Mitchell 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 →