Michigan · Hiking

Green Trail

1.1 mi
loop
44 ft
climb
1,069 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Green Trail is a short, easy loop in Michigan's Forest Reserve, managed by a non-governmental organization. The route is about 1.1 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 44 feet and a total loss of 123 feet, making it a gentle walk that can be done in roughly half an hour. The trail rises to a high point of 1,069 feet and drops to a low of 1,021 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.49 miles in, with a grade of 3 percent. The trail is a loop, so you return to your starting point. For comfortable weather, late spring through early fall works best. Typical averages from the Gladwin, Michigan weather station, about 14 miles away, show highs around 68°F in May and 73°F in September, with July peaking near 82°F. Winter is cold, with January highs around 29°F and several snowy days each month from December through February. Several other trails sit close by, including Black Trail, Blue Trail and Yellow Trail, each about 0.3 miles away. For an overnight stay, Hammock Village campground is about 1.6 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Green Trail

    Best months: April–October. 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

      29° / 13°

      11 wet · 8 snow

    2. Feb

      32° / 13°

      9 wet · 6 snow

    3. Mar

      43° / 20°

      9 wet · 4 snow

    4. Apr

      55° / 31°

      10 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      68° / 43°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 53°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 57°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 55°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 47°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      60° / 37°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      46° / 28°

      11 wet · 3 snow

    12. Dec

      34° / 20°

      11 wet · 6 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gladwin, MI, 13.8 mi away at 775 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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