Au Sable State Forest - Gladwin Unit
Managed by Michigan Department of Natural Resources
5,366 acres19.2 mi of trail
Thornapple Trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Winterfield Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Winterfield Township
The biggest trail networks: Au Sable State Forest - Gladwin Unit (19.2 mi), Winterfield Conservation Club (5.1 mi), Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area (1.2 mi). 10% of Winterfield Township’s land is conserved, about 2,349 acres. 1,533 acres are parks and preserves, 3,491 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
10%
2,349 acres · of 36.1 sq mi of land
Trails
39 mi
1.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
1,533 ac
3,491 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
33%
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 Au Sable State Forest - Gladwin Unit, with 19.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Winterfield Conservation Club
Managed by Winterfield Conservation Club, Inc.
1,355 acres5.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area
Managed by United States Fish and Wildlife Service
610 acres1.2 mi of trail
Van TrailThornapple Trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Clam River Boating Access Site
Park
1 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
2,349 conserved acres
10% of Winterfield Township’s land. Who manages Winterfield Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Private owners1,669 ac
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service1,209 ac
Town or city75 ac
Private Park · 1,430 acConservation Area · 1,209 acPrivate Other or Unknown · 222 acLocal Park · 75 acPrivate Recreation or Education · 16 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winterfield Conservation Club Private Park | Private owners | 1,392 | Open |
| Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area Conservation Area | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 1,209 | Restricted |
| Utility Corridor Private Other or Unknown | Private owners | 222 | Open |
| Township of Marion Park Local Park | Town or city | 75 | Open |
| Clare River Club Private Park | Private owners | 38 | Open |
| Eagle Archers Private Recreation or Education | Private owners | 16 | Open |
Trails & water
3 named trails and 3 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 7.0 mi
Thornapple Trail2.3 mi
Van Trail0.5 mi
Berry Trail0.5 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The best walking months in Winterfield Township: June 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 | 9.5 | 8.9 |
| High (°F) | 28 | 31 | 42 | 55 | 68 | 78 | 81 | 79 | 72 | 58 | 44 | 33 |
| Rain (in) | 2.0 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 2.4 | 2.1 |
February is the driest month (1.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 3.5 inches fall in May, the wettest month. The climate in Winterfield Township →
Next door
Winterfield Township and its neighbors
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Summerfield Township93 miRedding Township48 miWinterfield Township39 miClam Union Township20 miMarion Township1.9 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winterfield Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Summerfield Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Redding Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Marion Township | 13% | 0.1 | 2,051 | 70% | B+ |
| Clam Union 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 Winterfield Township
Where can I hike in Winterfield Township?
The longest trail networks: Au Sable State Forest - Gladwin Unit, 19.2 miles; Winterfield Conservation Club, 5.1 miles; Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area, 1.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Winterfield Township’s trails?
Au Sable State Forest - Gladwin Unit and Winterfield Conservation Club don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Winterfield Township?
33,316 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Winterfield Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,533 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Winterfield 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 →