Hoist Lake Area

Area Status: Open

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

Operational Hours:	Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted.
Area Amenities:	Parking
Fees:	Recreation Day Use Fee $5.00/Day
Permit Info:	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.
Usage:	Light
Best Season:	January 1 to December 31
Restrictions:	*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 - Motorized Vehicle Use of Roads, Trails and Off-road Areas Occupancy and Use Hoist Lake, Reid Lake and Silver Valley Areas
Closest Towns:	Curran
Water:	Vault
Restroom:	None
Operated By:	Huron Shores Ranger Station - (989) 739-0728
Information Center:	*Huron Shores Ranger Station* 989-739-0728 Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center 989-362-8961 Email sm.fs.hmnf@usda.gov

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.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Lake and Pond Fishing

Fishing Mode	Boat, Shore, Wade
Fish Species	North Hoist Lake: Sunfish South Hoist Lake: Trout
Fishing Platform	No
Cleaning Station	No
Water Temperature	Cold
Accessible Platform	No
Fishing Method	Fly, Pole
Water/Flow Level	Maximum depth: North Hoist Lake: 10 feet South Hoist Lake: 24 feet

Ice Fishing

Day Hiking

Backpacking

Picnicking

No. of Sites	East Parking/Trailhead: 1 West Parking/Trailhead: 1
Reservation Info	No reservation needed. All sites are first come, first served.