Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author. Photo fron CSU Chico archives · Public domainFew parks or trails are on the map in Forbestown
38% of Forbestown’s land is conserved, about 1,524 acres. 4 acres are parks and preserves, 44 per 1,000 residents. 0.5 miles of mapped trail cross Forbestown, 0.1 per square mile of land.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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1,524 conserved acres
38% of Forbestown’s land. Who manages Forbestown’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumas National Forest National Forest | U.S. Forest Service | 1,519 | Open |
| Forbestown Hall and Community Park Local Park | Regional agency | 3 | Open |
| Unnamed Site - Butte, County of Local Other or Unknown | County | 1 | Open |
The best walking months in Forbestown: May and June
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) | 9.7 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.3 | 14.9 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 9.4 |
| High (°F) | 53 | 55 | 58 | 64 | 72 | 81 | 89 | 88 | 84 | 72 | 59 | 52 |
| Rain (in) | 11.9 | 10.7 | 9.7 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 3.5 | 6.8 | 12.4 |
July is the driest month (under 0.1 in) and the warmest (highs of 89 °F). 12.4 inches fall in December, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 89 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Forbestown →
Questions about parks and trails in Forbestown
Is there public land near Forbestown?
78,990 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Forbestown or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,537 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Forbestown neighbors.
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 →