Few parks or trails are on the map in Hickory Township
16% of Hickory Township’s land is conserved, about 1,765 acres. 161 acres are parks and preserves, 1,733 per 1,000 residents. 3% of residents live within a half mile of a park.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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1,765 conserved acres
16% of Hickory Township’s land. Who manages Hickory Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 1,605 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 160 | Open |
3 lakes & rivers
August is the best month for walking in Hickory 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) | 9.6 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.0 | 14.8 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 34 | 39 | 51 | 64 | 75 | 83 | 86 | 85 | 79 | 66 | 51 | 39 |
| Rain (in) | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 2.1 |
February is the driest month (1.9 in) and July the warmest (highs of 86 °F). 4.8 inches fall in May, the wettest month. The climate in Hickory Township →
Hickory Township and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Bath Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Lynchburg Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Browning 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 Hickory Township
Is there public land near Hickory Township?
17,289 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Hickory Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 161 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Hickory Township 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 →