Fort Larned National Historic Site
Managed by National Park Service
367 acres1.6 mi of trail
Nature Trail
Dogs usually limited
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Pawnee Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Pawnee Township
The biggest trail networks: Fort Larned National Historic Site (1.6 mi). 3% of Pawnee Township’s land is conserved, about 630 acres. 7 acres are parks and preserves, 11 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
3%
630 acres · of 35.7 sq mi of land
Trails
2.7 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
7 ac
11 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
1%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
2,093 ft
Jenkins Hill
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
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The longest trail network is Fort Larned National Historic Site, with 1.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Camp Pawnee
Park
7 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
630 conserved acres
3% of Pawnee Township’s land. Who manages Pawnee Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
National Park Service629 ac
Other or Unknown Federal Land261 ac
Historic or Cultural Easement · 521 acHistoric or Cultural Area · 369 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 261 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Larned National Historic Site Historic or Cultural Area | National Park Service | 369 | Restricted |
Things to do
3 places to go in Pawnee Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Pawnee Township
2 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Peaks in Pawnee Township
Jenkins Hill2,093 ft elevation
DirectionsTrails & water
1 named trail and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 1.3 mi
Nature Trail0.8 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
1Beach volleyball
1Basketball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
April is the best month for walking in Pawnee 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 | 14.6 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| High (°F) | 44 | 48 | 58 | 68 | 77 | 87 | 92 | 90 | 83 | 70 | 56 | 45 |
| Rain (in) | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 1.0 |
January is the driest month (0.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 92 °F). 4.0 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 92 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Pawnee Township →
Next door
Pawnee Township and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pawnee Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Santa Fe Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Larned Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Morton 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 Pawnee Township
Where can I hike in Pawnee Township?
The longest trail networks: Fort Larned National Historic Site, 1.6 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Pawnee Township’s trails?
Fort Larned National Historic Site and Camp Pawnee don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Pawnee Township?
145 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Pawnee Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 7 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Pawnee 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 →