Argyle Lake State Park
Nature preserve
526 acres2.1 mi of trail
Equestrian TrailCut Off TrailJack Pine TrailLittle Fawn Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Hire Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Hire Township
The biggest trail networks: Argyle Lake State Park (2.1 mi). 2% of Hire Township’s land is conserved, about 523 acres. 508 acres are parks and preserves, 4,614 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
2%
523 acres · of 37.8 sq mi of land
Trails
2.1 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
508 ac
4,614 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
22%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
2
4 boat launches
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 Argyle Lake State Park, with 2.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
523 conserved acres
2% of Hire Township’s land. Who manages Hire Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources523 ac
State conservation15 ac
State Recreation Area · 523 acConservation Easement · 15 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle Lake State Park State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 523 | Open |
Things to do
4 places to go in Hire Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in Hire Township
4 boat launches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Trails & water
4 named trails and 2 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Horses · 1.0 miUnpaved · 1.2 mi
Equestrian Trail1.0 mi
Cut Off Trail0.4 mi
Jack Pine Trail0.3 mi
Little Fawn Trail0.3 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
August is the best month for walking in Hire 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 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 33 | 38 | 50 | 63 | 73 | 82 | 85 | 84 | 78 | 65 | 50 | 38 |
| Rain (in) | 1.7 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 3.9 | 5.2 | 4.9 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.1 | 2.5 | 2.0 |
January is the driest month (1.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 85 °F). 5.2 inches fall in May, the wettest month. The climate in Hire Township →
Next door
Hire Township and its neighbors
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Colchester Township6.3 miEmmet Township4.2 miHire Township2.1 miTennessee Township1.9 miBlandinsville Township0.0 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hire Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Blandinsville Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Emmet Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Tennessee Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Colchester Township | 10% | 0.3 | 418 | 78% | A− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Hire Township
Where can I hike in Hire Township?
The longest trail networks: Argyle Lake State Park, 2.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Hire Township’s trails?
Argyle Lake State Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Hire Township?
3,520 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Hire Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 508 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Hire 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 →