Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit
Managed by Michigan Department of Natural Resources
5,158 acres18.2 mi of trail
Bummers Roost ORV TrailRoost HighwayRainey River TrailFreier Highway
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Onaway State Park · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in North Allis Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in North Allis Township
The biggest trail networks: Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit (18.2 mi), Onaway State Park (2.1 mi). 25% of North Allis Township’s land is conserved, about 5,303 acres. 5,335 acres are parks and preserves, 10,359 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
25%
5,303 acres · of 32.7 sq mi of land
Trails
26 mi
0.8 per sq mi of land
Park land
5,335 ac
10,359 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
52%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
2
2 beaches · 3 boat launches
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 18.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Onaway State Park
Managed by Michigan Department of Natural Resources
130 acres2.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Who protects it
5,303 conserved acres
25% of North Allis Township’s land. Who manages North Allis Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources5,169 ac
State parks134 ac
Other state land2 ac
State Conservation Area · 5,169 acState Park · 134 acConservation Easement · 2 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta State Forest Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 5,169 | Open |
| Onaway State Park State Park | State parks | 134 | Open |
Things to do
8 places to go in North Allis Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in North Allis Township
2 beaches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Playgrounds in North Allis Township
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Boat launches in North Allis Township
Boat LaunchIn Onaway State Park
DirectionsPlus 2 boat launches without a name on the map.
Scenic views in North Allis Township
Black Lake Scenic Viewpoint
DirectionsCampgrounds in North Allis Township
Onaway State Park CampgroundIn Onaway State Park
DirectionsTrails & water
5 named trails and 2 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 14.3 mi
Bummers Roost ORV Trail5.0 mi
Rainey River Trail0.9 mi
Roost Highway0.9 mi
Freier Highway0.7 mi
McMillen Highway0.5 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
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).
Onaway State ParkDistrict · listed 2009
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in North Allis 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 | 15.6 | 15.3 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| High (°F) | 26 | 29 | 39 | 52 | 66 | 76 | 80 | 78 | 70 | 56 | 43 | 32 |
| Rain (in) | 1.9 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 2.3 | 2.2 |
February is the driest month (1.4 in) and July the warmest (highs of 80 °F). 3.5 inches fall in October, the wettest month. The climate in North Allis Township →
Next door
North Allis Township and its neighbors
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Waverly Township135 miBearinger Township93 miAllis Township90 miOcqueoc Township73 miNorth Allis Township26 miOnaway0.7 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Allis Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Allis Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Ocqueoc Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Waverly Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Bearinger Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Onaway | — 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 North Allis Township
Where can I hike in North Allis Township?
The longest trail networks: Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit, 18.2 miles; Onaway State Park, 2.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on North Allis Township’s trails?
Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit and Onaway State Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near North Allis Township?
95,035 acres of parks and open public land lie inside North Allis Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 5,335 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from North Allis 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 →