Owen-Putnam State Forest
Nature preserve
888 acres1.5 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Jennings Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Jennings Township
The biggest trail networks: Owen-Putnam State Forest (1.5 mi), Cataract Falls State Recreation Area (1.1 mi). 12% of Jennings Township’s land is conserved, about 1,554 acres. 371 acres are parks and preserves, 737 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
12%
1,554 acres · of 19.6 sq mi of land
Trails
2.7 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
371 ac
737 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
21%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
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 Owen-Putnam State Forest, with 1.5 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Cataract Falls State Recreation Area
Park
149 acres1.1 mi of trail
Ed Dailey Nature Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Who protects it
1,554 conserved acres
12% of Jennings Township’s land. Who manages Jennings Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources1,010 ac
Other or Unknown Local Government265 ac
State parks219 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)59 ac
State Resource Management Area · 984 acForest Stewardship Easement · 265 acState Park · 219 acConservation Easement · 59 acState Conservation Area · 26 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 325 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owen-Putnam State Forest State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 1,010 | Open |
| Cataract Falls State Park | State parks | 219 | Open |
Things to do
9 places to go in Jennings Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Jennings Township
3 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Waterfalls in Jennings Township
Lower Cataract FallsIn Cataract Falls State Recreation Area
DirectionsUpper Cataract FallsIn Cataract Falls State Recreation Area
DirectionsScenic views in Jennings Township
View of Lower FallsIn Cataract Falls State Recreation Area
DirectionsView of Upper FallsIn Cataract Falls State Recreation Area
DirectionsPicnic areas in Jennings Township
Public Picnic Area
DirectionsCampgrounds in Jennings Township
Camp Otto
DirectionsTrails & water
1 named trail and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 1.5 miHorses · 1.5 mi
Ed Dailey Nature Trail0.8 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service). The map also marks 2 historic points from OpenStreetMap: plaques, memorials and old buildings.
Cataract Covered BridgeStructure · listed 2005
About itWhen to get out
August is the best month for walking in Jennings 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 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 9.4 |
| High (°F) | 36 | 41 | 52 | 64 | 73 | 82 | 84 | 84 | 78 | 66 | 52 | 40 |
| Rain (in) | 3.2 | 2.6 | 3.5 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 5.4 | 4.7 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.1 |
February is the driest month (2.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 84 °F). 5.4 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Jennings Township →
Next door
Jennings Township and its neighbors
Jennings Township has the second most mapped trails of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Jackson Township | 5% | 0.1 | 132 | 18% | B− |
| Cloverdale Township | 2% | under 0.1 | 376 | 48% | B− |
| Morgan Township | 17% | 0.3 | under 1 | under 1% | C |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Jennings Township
Where can I hike in Jennings Township?
The longest trail networks: Owen-Putnam State Forest, 1.5 miles; Cataract Falls State Recreation Area, 1.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Jennings Township’s trails?
Owen-Putnam State Forest and Cataract Falls State Recreation Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Jennings Township?
10,544 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Jennings Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,353 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Jennings 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 →