Photo: Nyttend · Public domain97% of residents live within a half mile of a park in Elkhorn City
1% of Elkhorn City’s land is conserved, about 57 acres. 60 acres are parks and preserves, 71 per 1,000 residents. 7.1 miles of mapped trail cross Elkhorn City, 0.9 per square mile of land.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Elkhorn City Park, with 0.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Pine Mountain Trail State Park
57 conserved acres
1% of Elkhorn City’s land. Who manages Elkhorn City’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breaks Interstate Park State Park | Other state land | 49 | Open |
| Elkhorn City Park Local Park | Town or city | 7 | Open |
6 places to go in Elkhorn City
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
6 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
1 named trail
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.
1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
The best walking months in Elkhorn City: April, May and August
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) | 9.9 | 10.8 | 11.9 | 13.1 | 14.2 | 14.7 | 14.5 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.2 | 10.1 | 9.6 |
| High (°F) | 45 | 50 | 59 | 70 | 77 | 84 | 86 | 85 | 80 | 69 | 58 | 48 |
| Rain (in) | 3.4 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 2.6 | 4.0 |
November is the driest month (2.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 86 °F). 5.2 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Elkhorn City →
Questions about parks and trails in Elkhorn City
Where can I hike in Elkhorn City?
The longest trail networks: Elkhorn City Park, 0.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Elkhorn City’s trails?
Elkhorn City Park and Pine Mountain Trail State Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Elkhorn City?
19,313 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Elkhorn City or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 60 of them inside the city line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Elkhorn City 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 →