Morrison-Rockwood State Park
Managed by Illinois Department of Natural Resources
932 acres13.5 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Malvern Roller Mill · Photo: IvoShandor · CC BY 2.5–Not graded
Outdoors in Clyde Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Clyde Township
The biggest trail networks: Morrison-Rockwood State Park (13.5 mi). 2% of Clyde Township’s land is conserved, about 371 acres. 937 acres are parks and preserves, 3,630 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
2%
371 acres · of 35.8 sq mi of land
Trails
15 mi
0.4 per sq mi of land
Park land
937 ac
3,630 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
3%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
3
1 boat launch
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 Morrison-Rockwood State Park, with 13.5 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
371 conserved acres
2% of Clyde Township’s land. Who manages Clyde Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Land trusts & nonprofits288 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)81 ac
Private owners1 ac
Conservation Easement · 369 acPrivate Conservation · 1 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 369 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Cemetery Prairie Private Conservation | Private owners | 1 | Closed |
Things to do
4 places to go in Clyde Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Clyde Township
2 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Boat launches in Clyde Township
1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Picnic areas in Clyde Township
1 picnic area without a name on the map.
Trails & water
3 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Malvern Roller MillBuilding · listed 1995
About itWhen to get out
April is the best month for walking in Clyde Township
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) | 9.4 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.2 | 14.9 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| High (°F) | 30 | 34 | 47 | 61 | 72 | 81 | 84 | 82 | 76 | 63 | 48 | 35 |
| Rain (in) | 1.6 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 2.0 |
January is the driest month (1.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 84 °F). 5.1 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Clyde Township →
Next door
Clyde Township and its neighbors
Clyde Township has the most mapped trails of the 4 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Mount Pleasant Township | under 1% | 0.2 | 85 | 88% | B |
| Ustick Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Fairhaven Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Clyde Township
Where can I hike in Clyde Township?
The longest trail networks: Morrison-Rockwood State Park, 13.5 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Clyde Township’s trails?
Morrison-Rockwood State Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Clyde Township?
9,228 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Clyde Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 937 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Clyde Township 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 →