Photo: Chris Flook · CC BY-SA 4.0Few parks or trails are on the map in Palmyra
The biggest trail networks: Buffalo Trace Park (1.8 mi). 16% of Palmyra’s land is conserved, about 128 acres. 152 acres are parks and preserves, 125 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Buffalo Trace Park, with 1.8 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
128 conserved acres
16% of Palmyra’s land. Who manages Palmyra’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Trace Park Local Park | Town or city | 128 | Open |
4 places to go in Palmyra
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
2 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
1 campground without a name on the map.
1 lakes & rivers
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
August is the best month for walking in Palmyra
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) | 9.8 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.2 | 14.8 | 14.6 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| High (°F) | 41 | 46 | 55 | 67 | 76 | 84 | 86 | 86 | 80 | 68 | 55 | 45 |
| Rain (in) | 3.6 | 3.4 | 4.6 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 4.0 |
February is the driest month (3.4 in) and July the warmest (highs of 86 °F). 5.3 inches fall in April, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 86 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Palmyra →
Questions about parks and trails in Palmyra
Where can I hike in Palmyra?
The longest trail networks: Buffalo Trace Park, 1.8 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Palmyra’s trails?
Buffalo Trace Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Palmyra?
501 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Palmyra or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 152 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Palmyra neighbors.
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 →