Michigan · Hiking

Autrain Songbird Interp

Autrain Songbird InterpPhoto: Joe Passe, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
4.1 mi
loop
87 ft
climb
714 ft
high point
Loop
route
Aug
best months

Is Autrain Songbird Interp open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Hiawatha National Forest. It doesn't name Autrain Songbird Interp, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Hiawatha National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Autrain Songbird Interp is a 4.1-mile loop hike in the Munising Ranger District of Hiawatha National Forest in Michigan, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is rated moderate, with a total elevation gain of 87 feet, and it starts at about 657 feet, rising to a high of 714 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.58 miles in, with a 7% grade. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 78°F and lows near 54°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. The trail is on natural surface and bikes are allowed. It is not an accessible route. The Autrain River Canoe Route lies just 0.2 miles away, and Au Train Lake Campground is 0.3 miles off. Farther out, the Bay De Noc – Grand Island National Recreation Trail is about 2 miles away, and the North Country National Scenic Trail is roughly 2.9 miles away.