Byron Walker Wildlife Area
Managed by Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks
3,033 acres0.3 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Eureka Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Eureka Township
13% of Eureka Township’s land is conserved, about 3,025 acres. 154 acres are parks and preserves, 2,225 per 1,000 residents. 0.3 miles of mapped trail cross Eureka Township.
Conserved land
13%
3,025 acres · of 35.9 sq mi of land
Trails
0.3 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
154 ac
2,225 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
1%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
1 boat launch
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
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The longest trail network is Byron Walker Wildlife Area, with 0.3 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
3,025 conserved acres
13% of Eureka Township’s land. Who manages Eureka Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State fish & wildlife2,874 ac
Other state land151 ac
State Conservation Area · 2,874 acState Recreation Area · 151 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Walker Wildlife Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 2,874 | Restricted |
| Kingman State Fishing Lake State Recreation Area | Other state land | 151 | Open |
Things to do
1 places to go in Eureka Township
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Boat launches in Eureka Township
1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Trails & water
1 lakes & rivers
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When to get out
April is the best month for walking in Eureka 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) | 9.8 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.1 | 14.2 | 14.8 | 14.5 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.1 | 9.6 |
| High (°F) | 44 | 49 | 59 | 68 | 77 | 88 | 93 | 90 | 83 | 70 | 57 | 45 |
| Rain (in) | 0.8 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 1.2 |
January is the driest month (0.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 93 °F). 4.5 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 93 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Eureka Township →
Next door
Eureka Township and its neighbors
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Bell Township3.6 miDresden Township3.5 miHoosier Township1.2 miUnion Township0.5 miEureka Township0.3 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Hoosier Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Union Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Dresden Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Bell 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 Eureka Township
Where can I hike in Eureka Township?
The longest trail networks: Byron Walker Wildlife Area, 0.3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Eureka Township’s trails?
Byron Walker Wildlife Area doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Eureka Township?
196 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Eureka Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 154 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Eureka 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 →