Michigan · Hiking

Fisherman Road

72.9 mi
loop
3,284 ft
climb
1,209 ft
high point
Loop
route
May–Sep
best months

Fisherman Road is a 73-mile loop in Michigan's Pigeon River Country State Forest Area, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The route starts at about 940 feet and climbs to a high point of 1,209 feet, with a total elevation gain of 3,284 feet. It is an expert-level hike, and the climb is spread across the full length of the loop. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 80°F with lows near 51°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. Bikes are allowed on the route.

  • Nearby · Au Sable River Trail · WAKELEY LAKE NORTH LOOP · Midland-Mackinaw Trail System
  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Fisherman Road

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      26° / 8°

      16 wet

    2. Feb

      28° / 6°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      39° / 13°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      52° / 25°

      11 wet

    5. May

      67° / 38°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      76° / 47°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 51°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 50°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      70° / 42°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      56° / 33°

      14 wet

    11. Nov

      42° / 26°

      14 wet

    12. Dec

      31° / 16°

      15 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Vanderbilt 11ene, MI, 1.6 mi away at 905 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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