Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
Managed by Illinois Department of Natural Resources
251 acres1.7 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trailheadWebsite ↗
Photo: David Wilson · CC BY 2.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Mineral Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Mineral Township
The biggest trail networks: Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park (1.7 mi). 2% of Mineral Township’s land is conserved, about 461 acres. 442 acres are parks and preserves, 1,033 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
2%
461 acres · of 36.0 sq mi of land
Trails
2.3 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
442 ac
1,033 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
20%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
6.8 mi
6.8 mi paths
Highest peak
807 ft
Indian Hill
Lakes & rivers
4
2 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 Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park, with 1.7 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Mautino State Fish and Wildlife Area
Managed by Illinois Department of Natural Resources
139 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Who protects it
461 conserved acres
2% of Mineral Township’s land. Who manages Mineral Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Other state land299 ac
State natural resources162 ac
State Recreation Area · 299 acState Conservation Area · 141 acUnknown · 21 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hennepin Canal State Recreation Area | Other state land | 299 | Open |
| Mautino State Fish and Wildlife Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 141 | Open |
| Unnamed Unknown | State natural resources | 21 | Open |
Things to do
4 places to go in Mineral Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in Mineral Township
2 boat launches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Peaks in Mineral Township
Indian Hill807 ft elevation
DirectionsCampgrounds in Mineral Township
Ponderosa Wilderness
DirectionsTrails & water
4 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
6.8 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
6.8 mi
off-road bike paths
When to get out
September is the best month for walking in Mineral 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) | 9.5 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.1 | 14.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 30 | 35 | 48 | 62 | 73 | 82 | 84 | 82 | 77 | 64 | 48 | 36 |
| Rain (in) | 1.8 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 3.9 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 2.1 |
January is the driest month (1.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 84 °F). 5.0 inches fall in May, the wettest month. The climate in Mineral Township →
Next door
Mineral Township and its neighbors
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Annawan Township5.6 miConcord Township5.5 miMineral Township2.3 miNeponset Township0.3 miGold Township0.0 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Gold Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Neponset Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Concord Township | 7% | 0.2 | 1,015 | 89% | A− |
| Annawan Township | 4% | 0.2 | 884 | 77% | B+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Mineral Township
Where can I hike in Mineral Township?
The longest trail networks: Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park, 1.7 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Mineral Township’s trails?
Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park and Mautino State Fish and Wildlife Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Mineral Township?
6.8 miles of bike routes are on the map: 6.8 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Mineral Township?
5,691 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Mineral Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 463 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Mineral 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 →