Michigan · Hiking

Yellow Trail

1.7 mi
round trip
360 ft
climb
1,019 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

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Yellow Trail is a short, easy out-and-back hike in Michigan, about 3 miles long and rated easy. The trail starts at roughly 1,010 feet and reaches a high point of about 1,019 feet, with a total elevation gain of about 360 feet for the whole trip. The steepest stretch is near the beginning, about 7% grade. The nearest town is Norvell, about 3 miles away. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Manchester, about 6 miles away, run to highs around 83°F in July and 75°F in September, with lows near 50°F. Winters are cold, with January highs around 31°F. The trip takes about 1.5 hours. For more time outdoors nearby, the River Trail Loop and Hill Trail are both about 4 miles away. Manchester Shared-Use Trail is about 6 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Yellow Trail

    Best months: April and June–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

      31° / 15°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      35° / 16°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      45° / 25°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      58° / 35°

      12 wet

    5. May

      70° / 47°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 56°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 59°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 59°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 51°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 40°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 30°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      37° / 22°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Manchester, MI, 6.3 mi away at 965 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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