Michigan · Hiking

Van Winkle Trail

4.4 mi
loop
772 ft
high point
Loop
route
Moderate
difficulty
Jun–Sep
best months

Is Van Winkle Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Hiawatha National Forest. It doesn't name Van Winkle Trail, 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.

Van Winkle Trail is a 4.35-mile loop in Michigan with 309 feet of elevation gain and 315 feet of loss. The trail follows a loop route type.

  • Nearby · Pine Marten Run · Coalwood Grade ATV · VALLEY SPUR SKI LOOP W
  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Van Winkle Trail

    Best months: June–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°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      28° / 7°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      36° / 13°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      48° / 28°

      12 wet

    5. May

      62° / 40°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      72° / 50°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      78° / 54°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 50°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      69° / 44°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      55° / 35°

      15 wet

    11. Nov

      41° / 27°

      13 wet

    12. Dec

      31° / 16°

      13 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Garden Corners, MI, 10.8 mi away at 587 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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