Pigeon River Country State Forest
Managed by Michigan Department of Natural Resources
11,994 acres34.2 mi of trail
High Country Pathwayscenic dead endPond TrailCounty Road L-10
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
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Outdoors in Walker Township
More than half of Walker Township’s land is conserved: 50%
50% of Walker Township’s land is conserved, about 11,039 acres. The biggest trail networks: Pigeon River Country State Forest (34.2 mi), Mackinaw State Forest - Gaylord Unit (6.4 mi). 10,834 acres are parks and preserves, 21,843 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
50%
11,039 acres · of 34.2 sq mi of land
Trails
43 mi
1.3 per sq mi of land
Park land
10,834 ac
21,843 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
25%
of residents within ½ mile
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 Pigeon River Country State Forest, with 34.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Mackinaw State Forest - Gaylord Unit
Managed by Michigan Department of Natural Resources
2,630 acres6.4 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Jack and Tucker Harris Working Forest Reserve
Nature preserve
274 acres0.3 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Pigeon River Wildlife Nature Preserve
Managed by Little Traverse Conservancy
24 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Who protects it
11,039 conserved acres
50% of Walker Township’s land. Who manages Walker Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources10,271 ac
State fish & wildlife488 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits280 ac
State Conservation Area · 10,759 acPrivate Forest Stewardship · 280 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pigeon River Country State Forest Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 10,271 | Open |
| Dog Lake Flooding State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 488 | Open |
| Jack and Tucker Harris Private Forest Stewardship | Land trusts & nonprofits | 280 | Open |
Trails & water
4 named trails and 3 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 4.1 miUnpaved · 1.6 mi
High Country Pathway4.1 mi
scenic dead end1.8 mi
Pond Trail0.8 mi
County Road L-100.1 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The best walking months in Walker 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 | 13.4 | 14.9 | 15.6 | 15.3 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| High (°F) | 26 | 29 | 39 | 53 | 67 | 76 | 80 | 78 | 70 | 56 | 43 | 32 |
| Rain (in) | 1.9 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 2.4 | 2.2 |
February is the driest month (1.4 in) and July the warmest (highs of 80 °F). 3.6 inches fall in October, the wettest month. The climate in Walker Township →
Next door
Walker Township and its neighbors
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Waverly Township135 miNunda Township124 miForest Township84 miEllis Township54 miWalker Township43 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Ellis Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Nunda Township | 51% | 1.8 | 23,280 | 24% | A |
| Waverly Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Forest 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 Walker Township
Where can I hike in Walker Township?
The longest trail networks: Pigeon River Country State Forest, 34.2 miles; Mackinaw State Forest - Gaylord Unit, 6.4 miles; Jack and Tucker Harris Working Forest Reserve, 0.3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Walker Township’s trails?
Pigeon River Country State Forest and Mackinaw State Forest - Gaylord Unit don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Walker Township?
96,508 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Walker Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 10,834 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Walker 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 →