Splinter Ridge Fish and Wildlife Area
Managed by Indiana Department of Natural Resources
1,561 acres0.7 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Craig Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Craig Township
The biggest trail networks: Splinter Ridge Fish and Wildlife Area (0.7 mi). 5% of Craig Township’s land is conserved, about 1,323 acres. 1% of residents live within a half mile of a park.
Conserved land
5%
1,323 acres · of 39.3 sq mi of land
Trails
0.7 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Near a park
1%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
909 ft
Potato Bug Hill
Lakes & rivers
1
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
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 Splinter Ridge Fish and Wildlife Area, with 0.7 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
1,323 conserved acres
5% of Craig Township’s land. Who manages Craig Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State fish & wildlife1,259 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits64 ac
State Conservation Area · 1,259 acPrivate Conservation · 64 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Splinter Ridge Fish And Wildlife Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 1,259 | Restricted |
| Switzerland Hills Private Conservation | Land trusts & nonprofits | 64 | Closed |
Things to do
1 places to go in Craig Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Peaks in Craig Township
Potato Bug Hill909 ft elevation
DirectionsTrails & water
1 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
History along the way
History →3 places on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
When to get out
August is the best month for walking in Craig 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) | 9.7 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.3 | 14.9 | 14.6 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| High (°F) | 40 | 45 | 55 | 67 | 75 | 83 | 86 | 85 | 79 | 68 | 55 | 44 |
| Rain (in) | 3.4 | 3.2 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 5.4 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 4.0 |
February is the driest month (3.2 in) and July the warmest (highs of 86 °F). 5.4 inches fall in May, the wettest month. The climate in Craig Township →
Next door
Craig Township and its neighbors
Craig Township has the second most mapped trails of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Pleasant Township | under 1% | under 0.1 | under 1 | under 1% | D− |
| Milton 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 Craig Township
Where can I hike in Craig Township?
The longest trail networks: Splinter Ridge Fish and Wildlife Area, 0.7 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Craig Township’s trails?
Splinter Ridge Fish and Wildlife Area doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Craig Township?
1,265 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Craig Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), almost none of it inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Craig 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 →