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53% of Pioneer Township’s land is conserved, about 12,260 acres. The biggest trail networks: Pere Marquette State Forest - Cadillac Unit (63.4 mi). 12,358 acres are parks and preserves, 25,853 per 1,000 residents.
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The longest trail network is Pere Marquette State Forest - Cadillac Unit, with 63.4 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
53% of Pioneer Township’s land. Who manages Pioneer Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac State Forest Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 12,260 | Open |
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1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
1 boat launch without a name on the map.
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 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| High (°F) | 27 | 30 | 40 | 53 | 67 | 76 | 80 | 78 | 70 | 57 | 42 | 32 |
| Rain (in) | 2.2 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 2.7 | 2.3 |
February is the driest month (1.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 80 °F). 3.9 inches fall in October, the wettest month. The climate in Pioneer Township →
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Norwich Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Bloomfield Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Garfield Township | 3% | 2.9 | 130 | 13% | B+ |
| Forest Township | 27% | 0.5 | 4,698 | 41% | A− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
The longest trail networks: Pere Marquette State Forest - Cadillac Unit, 63.4 miles; Pere Marquette State Forest - Traverse City Unit, 0.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Pere Marquette State Forest - Cadillac Unit and Pioneer Township Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
78,338 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Pioneer Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 12,358 of them inside the town line.
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Pioneer Township neighbors.
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 →