Manila Dunes Recreation Area
Managed by Manila Community Services District
24 acres0.6 mi of trail
Huckleberry TrailBeach Pea TrailWoLal Trail (Forest)Silk Tassel Forest Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trail sign
Photo: Ellin Beltz · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Manila
26% of Manila’s land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. The biggest trail networks: Manila Dunes Recreation Area (0.6 mi). 26% of Manila’s land is conserved, about 115 acres.
Conserved land
26%
115 acres · of 0.7 sq mi of land
Trails
1.9 mi
2.7 per sq mi of land
Park land
90 ac
91 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
0.3 mi
0.3 mi paths
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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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 Manila Dunes Recreation Area, with 0.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center
Managed by Friends of the Dunes
21 acres0.4 mi of trail
Back Loop TrailBeach Access TrailSouth Neighborhood Access TrailBack Dune Trail
Dogs on leash
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Mad River Slough Wildlife Area
Managed by United States Fish and Wildlife Service
67 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Manila Community Park
Park
15 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
All 6 parks & preserves
Manila Dunes Recreation Area24 acres · 0.6 mi of trail · Manila Community Services District
DirectionsHumboldt Coastal Nature Center21 acres · 0.4 mi of trail · Friends of the Dunes
DirectionsDigawututklh1 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · Dishgamu Humboldt
Mad River Slough Wildlife Area67 acres · United States Fish and Wildlife Service
DirectionsManila Community Park15 acres
Ma-le'l Dunes South2 acres · Bureau of Land Management
DirectionsWho protects it
115 conserved acres
26% of Manila’s land. Who manages Manila’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State fish & wildlife63 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits28 ac
Regional agency24 ac
State Conservation Area · 63 acPrivate Recreation or Education · 23 acLocal Park · 15 acLocal Recreation Area · 9 acPrivate Other or Unknown · 5 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad River Slough Wildlife Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 63 | Open |
| Humboldt Coastal Nature Center Private Recreation or Education | Land trusts & nonprofits | 23 | Restricted |
| Manila Community Park Local Park | Regional agency | 15 | Open |
| Manila Dunes Recreation Area Local Recreation Area | Regional agency | 9 | Open |
| Unnamed Site - Friends of the Dunes Private Other or Unknown | Land trusts & nonprofits | 5 | Open |
Trails & water
6 named trails
Named trails
Horses · 0.5 miUnpaved · 0.9 mi
Huckleberry Trail0.2 mi
WoLal Trail (Forest)0.1 mi
Back Loop Trail0.1 mi
Beach Pea Trail0.1 mi
Beach Access Trail0.1 mi
Silk Tassel Forest Trail0.1 mi
Biking & sports
0.3 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
0.3 mi
off-road bike paths
Courts & fields
1Basketball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Manila: May to September
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) | 9.5 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.1 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 55 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 59 | 62 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 58 | 55 |
| Rain (in) | 8.1 | 7.1 | 7.6 | 4.9 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 3.1 | 6.3 | 9.9 |
July is the driest month (0.2 in) and August the warmest (highs of 64 °F). 9.9 inches fall in December, the wettest month. The climate in Manila →
Questions about parks and trails in Manila
Where can I hike in Manila?
The longest trail networks: Manila Dunes Recreation Area, 0.6 miles; Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 0.4 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Manila’s trails?
OpenStreetMap records dogs as welcome at Humboldt Coastal Nature Center (on leash). For the rest, check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Manila?
0.3 miles of bike routes are on the map: 0.3 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Manila?
10,903 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Manila or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 92 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Manila 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 →