Loggers Flats

Loggers Flats is an easy, short loop hike of about 1.1 miles in the Pine Haven Recreational Area in Michigan, on county land about a mile from the town of Oil City. The trail is a low-elevation outing, with a high point of 649 feet and a low of 615 feet, and it rises only about 27 feet from start to finish. The route is a loop, and the climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 0.37 miles into the hike, where the grade reaches roughly 6 percent. Bicycles are allowed, so the trail works well for riders as well as hikers. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical July averages from a nearby weather station run around 81°F for highs and 57°F for lows, while winter highs stay near freezing or below. Several other trails sit close by. Elliott's Loop is just 0.1 mile away, the Skating Trail is about 0.3 mile off, and Oxbow Flat and the Salt River Loop are each within about half a mile. Paddlers can reach the Salt River, about 5.6 miles away.