University of Michigan Biological Station
Nature preserve
4,286 acres22.5 mi of trail
The Gorge Hiking TrailGrapevine TrailPine Point Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Munro Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Munro Township
The biggest trail networks: University of Michigan Biological Station (22.5 mi), Wendy O'Neil Memorial Nature Preserve (0.5 mi). 25% of Munro Township’s land is conserved, about 4,521 acres. 4,544 acres are parks and preserves, 7,271 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
25%
4,521 acres · of 28.4 sq mi of land
Trails
32 mi
1.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
4,544 ac
7,271 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
40%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
2.0 mi
2.0 mi paths
Lakes & rivers
4
1 beach · 4 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 University of Michigan Biological Station, with 22.5 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Wendy O'Neil Memorial Nature Preserve
Managed by Little Traverse Conservancy
50 acres0.5 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Mackinaw State Forest - Gaylord Unit
Managed by Michigan Department of Natural Resources
935 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Judson Pike Marsh Nature Preserve
Managed by Little Traverse Conservancy
56 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
All 7 parks & preserves
University of Michigan Biological Station4,286 acres · 22.5 mi of trail
DirectionsWendy O'Neil Memorial Nature Preserve50 acres · 0.5 mi of trail · Little Traverse Conservancy
Mackinaw State Forest - Gaylord Unit935 acres · Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Judson Pike Marsh Nature Preserve56 acres · Little Traverse Conservancy
Roberts Family Nature Preserve32 acres
Bryan Wildlife Nature Preserve3 acres
Bessey Creek Nature Preserve2 acres · Little Traverse Conservancy
Who protects it
4,521 conserved acres
25% of Munro Township’s land. Water is left out: Munro Township has 28.4 square miles of land and 6.8 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Munro Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Other state land4,378 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits143 ac
State Conservation Area · 4,378 acPrivate Conservation · 143 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Biological Station State Conservation Area | Other state land | 4,378 | Open |
| Judson Pike Marsh Private Conservation | Land trusts & nonprofits | 56 | Open |
| Wendy Oneil Memorial Private Conservation | Land trusts & nonprofits | 51 | Open |
| Roberts Family Private Conservation | Land trusts & nonprofits | 33 | Open |
| Bessey Creek Private Conservation | Land trusts & nonprofits | 2 | Closed |
| Bryan Wildlife Private Conservation | Land trusts & nonprofits | 1 | Open |
Things to do
7 places to go in Munro Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Munro Township
1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Boat launches in Munro Township
Lancaster Lake Boat LaunchIn Mackinaw State Forest - Gaylord Unit
DirectionsMunro Lake Boat Launch
DirectionsPlus 2 boat launches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Peaks in Munro Township
Heilman Hill
DirectionsCommunity gardens in Munro Township
1 community garden without a name on the map.
Trails & water
3 named trails and 4 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 22.2 mi
The Gorge Hiking Trail2.3 mi
Grapevine Trail1.3 mi
Pine Point Trail1.3 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
2.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
2.0 mi
off-road bike paths
Courts & fields
1Basketball
1Volleyball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Munro Township: May to 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) | 9.1 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 14.9 | 15.7 | 15.4 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| High (°F) | 26 | 28 | 38 | 51 | 65 | 74 | 79 | 77 | 69 | 56 | 42 | 32 |
| Rain (in) | 1.8 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 2.6 | 2.2 |
February is the driest month (1.2 in) and July the warmest (highs of 79 °F). 4.1 inches fall in October, the wettest month. The climate in Munro Township →
Next door
Munro Township and its neighbors
Munro Township has the most mapped trails of the 5 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Munro Township32 miBurt Township30 miMcKinley Township23 miInverness Township22 miHebron Township13 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munro Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Burt Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Hebron Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| McKinley Township | 13% | 0.6 | 2,328 | 74% | A |
| Inverness Township | 1% | 0.6 | 143 | 20% | B− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Munro Township
Where can I hike in Munro Township?
The longest trail networks: University of Michigan Biological Station, 22.5 miles; Wendy O'Neil Memorial Nature Preserve, 0.5 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Munro Township’s trails?
University of Michigan Biological Station and Wendy O'Neil Memorial Nature Preserve don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Munro Township?
2.0 miles of bike routes are on the map: 2.0 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Munro Township?
25,104 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Munro Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 4,544 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Munro 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 →