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Hoist Lake Area

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.

General Information

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.

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted.

Special Use Permit -

No special use permit is required for individuals or small groups (74 people or less).
Permits are required for commercial, event or large groups (75 people or more).

Visit the Passes and Permits section for more information on obtaining a special use permit.

Allowed -

Nonmotorized Use, Nonmotorized Over-snow Use

Prohibited -

Motorized Vehicles, Motorized Over-snow Vehicles
Pack and Saddle Animals
Bicycles

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 -