Au Sable State Forest - Gladwin Unit
Managed by Michigan Department of Natural Resources
16,439 acres78.6 mi of trail
Leota TrailLeota GradeMuskrat TrailThornapple Trail+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trailhead
–Not graded
Outdoors in Summerfield Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Summerfield Township
The biggest trail networks: Au Sable State Forest - Gladwin Unit (78.6 mi), Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area (5 mi). 4% of Summerfield Township’s land is conserved, about 890 acres. 8 acres are parks and preserves, 21 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
4%
890 acres · of 35.2 sq mi of land
Trails
93 mi
2.6 per sq mi of land
Park land
8 ac
21 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
11%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
1,237 ft
Blue Mountain
Lakes & rivers
3
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 Au Sable State Forest - Gladwin Unit, with 78.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area
Managed by United States Fish and Wildlife Service
872 acres5 mi of trail
Muskrat TrailLeota Grade
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Pere Marquette State Forest - Cadillac Unit
Managed by Michigan Department of Natural Resources
3 acres0.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
890 conserved acres
4% of Summerfield Township’s land. Who manages Summerfield Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service1,760 ac
Other state land6 ac
State natural resources3 ac
Conservation Area · 1,760 acState Conservation Area · 9 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area Conservation Area | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 1,760 | Restricted |
| State Forest State Conservation Area | Other state land | 6 | Open |
| Cadillac State Forest Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 3 | Open |
Things to do
2 places to go in Summerfield Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Peaks in Summerfield Township
Blue Mountain1,237 ft elevation · In Au Sable State Forest - Gladwin Unit
DirectionsMcWatty Knoll1,102 ft elevation · In Au Sable State Forest - Gladwin Unit
DirectionsTrails & water
7 named trails and 3 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 20.9 mi
Leota Trail6.6 mi
Leota Grade3.6 mi
Muskrat Trail2.8 mi
Caner Trail1.3 mi
Thornapple Trail1.2 mi
Winding Trail0.7 mi
Bringold0.6 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The best walking months in Summerfield Township: July to 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 | 14.7 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.6 | 8.9 |
| High (°F) | 28 | 31 | 42 | 55 | 68 | 78 | 81 | 79 | 72 | 58 | 44 | 33 |
| Rain (in) | 2.1 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.3 | 2.1 |
February is the driest month (1.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 3.6 inches fall in May, the wettest month. The climate in Summerfield Township →
Next door
Summerfield Township and its neighbors
Summerfield Township has the most mapped trails of the 5 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Summerfield Township93 miHolland Township78 miWinterfield Township39 miFrost Township38 miGreenwood Township6.8 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerfield Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Winterfield Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Frost Township | 3% | 1.1 | 565 | 27% | B+ |
| Holland Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Greenwood Township | 3% | 0.2 | 301 | 16% | B− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Summerfield Township
Where can I hike in Summerfield Township?
The longest trail networks: Au Sable State Forest - Gladwin Unit, 78.6 miles; Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area, 5 miles; Pere Marquette State Forest - Cadillac Unit, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Summerfield Township’s trails?
Au Sable State Forest - Gladwin Unit and Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Summerfield Township?
37,904 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Summerfield Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 8 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Summerfield 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 →