Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge
Managed by United States Fish and Wildlife Service
2,360 acres5.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Photo: Public domain · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in St. Paul
Few parks or trails are on the map in St. Paul
The biggest trail networks: Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge (5.1 mi). 10% of St. Paul’s land is conserved, about 2,599 acres. 2 acres are parks and preserves, 6.1 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
10%
2,599 acres · of 41.7 sq mi of land
Trails
43 mi
1.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
2 ac
6.1 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
88%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
348 ft
Ridge Wall
Lakes & rivers
15
1 beach
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, with 5.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
2,599 conserved acres
10% of St. Paul’s land. Water is left out: St. Paul has 41.7 square miles of land and 253.8 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages St. Paul’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service5,192 ac
National Wildlife Refuge · 5,192 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge National Wildlife Refuge | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 5,192 | Restricted |
Things to do
5 places to go in St. Paul
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in St. Paul
1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Playgrounds in St. Paul
1 playground without a name on the map.
Peaks in St. Paul
Ridge Wall348 ft elevation
DirectionsChugilgux̂118 ft elevation
DirectionsGull Hill72 ft elevation
DirectionsTrails & water
2 named trails and 15 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Jeep Trail4.7 mi
Rookery Trail0.6 mi
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
2Basketball
1Baseball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Sts. Peter and Paul ChurchBuilding · listed 1980
About itWhen to get out
The walking year in St. Paul
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 7.3 | 9.4 | 11.6 | 14.2 | 16.5 | 17.9 | 17.3 | 15.2 | 12.7 | 10.2 | 7.9 | 6.7 |
| High (°F) | 29 | 29 | 30 | 34 | 41 | 48 | 52 | 53 | 50 | 44 | 38 | 33 |
| Rain (in) | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 2.3 |
May is the driest month (1.0 in) and August the warmest (highs of 53 °F). 3.3 inches fall in October, the wettest month. The climate in St. Paul →
Questions about parks and trails in St. Paul
Where can I hike in St. Paul?
The longest trail networks: Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, 5.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on St. Paul’s trails?
Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near St. Paul?
2 acres of parks and open public land lie inside St. Paul or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 2 of them inside the city line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from St. Paul neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →