Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
504 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Arendahl Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Arendahl Township
2% of Arendahl Township’s land is conserved, about 563 acres.
Conserved land
2%
563 acres · of 35.7 sq mi of land
Trails
0.0 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
3.4 mi
3.4 mi paths
Lakes & rivers
3
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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Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
563 conserved acres
2% of Arendahl Township’s land. Who manages Arendahl Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources532 ac
State fish & wildlife30 ac
State Resource Management Area · 532 acState Conservation Area · 30 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| R J D Memorial Hardwood State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 532 | Open |
| Big Springs Creek State Aquatic Management Area (Fillmore) State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 30 | Restricted |
Trails & water
3 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
3.4 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
3.4 mi
off-road bike paths
When to get out
The walking year in Arendahl 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) | 9.3 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.7 | 15.4 | 15.1 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.6 | 8.9 |
| High (°F) | 24 | 29 | 41 | 56 | 68 | 78 | 81 | 79 | 72 | 58 | 42 | 29 |
| Rain (in) | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 5.6 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 2.8 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
January is the driest month (1.1 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 5.6 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Arendahl Township →
Next door
Arendahl Township and its neighbors
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Carrolton Township11 miHolt Township0.4 miArendahl Township0.0 miFremont Township0.0 miPilot Mound Township0.0 miRushford Village0.0 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arendahl Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Fremont Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Pilot Mound Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Rushford Village | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Holt Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Carrolton 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 Arendahl Township
Are dogs allowed on Arendahl Township’s trails?
Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Arendahl Township?
3.4 miles of bike routes are on the map: 3.4 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Arendahl Township?
11,295 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Arendahl Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 532 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Arendahl 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 →