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Millville Town Site · Photo: IvoShandor · CC BY-SA 3.0The biggest trail networks: Apple River Canyon State Park (2.6 mi). 2% of Rush Township’s land is conserved, about 523 acres. 175 acres are parks and preserves, 533 per 1,000 residents.
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The longest trail network is Apple River Canyon State Park, with 2.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
2% of Rush Township’s land. Who manages Rush Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 1 acre is a conservation easement, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple River Canyon State Park State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 522 | Open |
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
2 scenic views without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
3 picnic areas without a name on the map.
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
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 | 14.6 | 15.3 | 15.0 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| High (°F) | 28 | 32 | 45 | 59 | 70 | 79 | 82 | 81 | 74 | 61 | 46 | 33 |
| Rain (in) | 1.4 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 5.7 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.1 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
January is the driest month (1.4 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 5.7 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Rush Township →
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rush Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Thompson Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Nora Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Stockton Township | 5% | 1.6 | 40 | 54% | A− |
| Warren 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.
The longest trail networks: Apple River Canyon State Park, 2.6 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Apple River Canyon State Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
2,432 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Rush Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 175 of them inside the town line.
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Rush Township neighbors.
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 →