Address: 44.655249,-83.837975
Countie(s) trail is located in: Alcona
Trail Type(s): Cross Country Skiing <> Fishing <> Hiking <> Leashed Dogs Allowed <> Snowshoe <> Canoe/Kayak
Trail Measurement: 19 Miles
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Hoist Lake foot travel area encompasses almost 10,000 acres of pine, aspen and hardwood forest. There are 19 miles of looped trail. Hiking trails and back-country skiing are permitted; however, there are no groomed trails. Cross country skiing ranges from moderate to more difficult/most difficult due to length of trails. Hiking ranges from moderate to more difficult/most difficult. Hunting and fishing are permitted in season.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Managed season is from April 30 to December 15 at trailheads. Trail is not groomed. |
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| Operational Hours: | Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted. |
| Area Amenities: | Parking |
| Fees | Recreation Day Use Fee
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| Permit Info: | Special Use Permit –
Visit the Passes and Permits section for more information on obtaining a special use permit. |
| Open Season: | April 30 |
| Usage: | Light |
| Best Season: | January 1 to December 31 |
| Restrictions: | Allowed –
Prohibited –
As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line or at any office of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forests. Applicable Orders –
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| Closest Towns: | Curran |
| Water: | Vault |
| Restroom: | None |
| Operated By: | Huron Shores Ranger Station – (989) 739-0728 |
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General Information
Directions:
Hoist Lake East Trailhead and Parking Lot
From Grayling –
- Travel east on M-72 for 22 miles.
- Turn left and travel north on M-72/M-33 for 5 miles.
- Turn right and travel east on M-72 for 15.9 miles.
- Turn right and travel south on M-65/M-72 for 6.5 miles.
- Turn right and travel west on FR 4182 for <.5 miles.
- The site is located on the right.
From Harrisville –
- Travel west on M-72 for 22 miles.
- Turn left and travel south on M-65 for .5 miles.
- Turn right and travel west on FR 4182 for <.5 miles.
- The site is located on the right.
Hoist Lake West Trailhead and Parking Lot
From Grayling –
- Travel east on M-72 for 22 miles.
- Turn left and travel north on M-72/M-33 for 5 miles.
- Turn right and travel east on M-72 for 15.9 miles.
- Turn right and travel south on M-65/M-72 for .75 miles.
- Turn right and travel west on F-32/Aspen Alley Rd. for 5 miles.
- Turn left and travel south on FR 3977 for <.5 miles.
- The site is located on the right.
General Notes:
Location – Hoist/Reid Lake Areas
Nearby Recreation Areas –
- Reid Lake Area
- Horseshoe Lake Campground
- Horseshoe Lake Boat Launch
- O’Brien Lake
Acreage – 9,700
County – Alcona
Seasonal and Other Information –
- This site is not gated during the off season
- This site is not maintained in winter:
- Access road and/or parking lot are not plowed.
- No water and/or toilet facilties are available.
Fishing
Lake and Pond Fishing
| Fish Species | North Hoist Lake: SunfishSouth Hoist Lake: Trout |
| Fishing Method | Fly, Pole |
| Fishing Platform | No |
| Fishing Mode | Boat, Shore, Wade |
| Water/Flow Level | Maximum depth: North Hoist Lake: 10 feet
South Hoist Lake: 24 feet |
| Water Temperature | Cold |
| Accessible Platform | No |
| Cleaning Station | No |
Ice Fishing
References and More Info
- USDA
- Compass Latitude: 44°39’18.9″N
- Compass Longitude: 83°50’16.7″W
- Numeric Latitude: 44.655249
- Numeric Longitude: ‘-83.837975
- Elevation in Feet:
- Elevation in Meters:
- Trail Measurement: 19 Miles
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