Michigan · Hiking

Orangetrail

0.6 mi
loop
1,024 ft
high point
Loop
route
Easy
difficulty
Apr–Oct
best months

Orangetrail is a short, easy loop in Michigan's Forest Reserve, managed by a non-governmental organization. The trail is about 0.6 miles long and sits roughly between 1,005 and 1,024 feet, with the highest point just 19 feet above the lowest. It has no elevation gain, and the steepest stretch is a 2% grade about a fifth of the way around the loop. The most comfortable months are late spring through early fall. Typical averages from the nearby Gladwin weather station show July highs around 82°F and September highs near 73°F, while winter brings highs in the 20s and regular snow days. The trip takes about half an hour, and the Pink Trail lies just 0.4 miles away. The Red Trail and Yellow Trail are each about 0.7 miles off, and Hammock Village campground is about 2 miles away for anyone wanting to stay overnight.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Orangetrail

    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 mi away at 775 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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