Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
19 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Black Hammer Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Black Hammer Township
1.2 miles of mapped trail cross Black Hammer Township.
Conserved land
1%
180 acres · of 35.6 sq mi of land
Trails
1.2 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
2
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
180 conserved acres
1% of Black Hammer Township’s land. Who manages Black Hammer Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Other state land117 ac
State fish & wildlife44 ac
State natural resources19 ac
Conservation Easement · 117 acState Conservation Area · 44 acState Resource Management Area · 19 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 117 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Beaver Creek Beaver Creek (Houston) State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 44 | Restricted |
| R J D Memorial Hardwood State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 19 | Open |
Things to do
2 places to go in Black Hammer Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Peaks in Black Hammer Township
Black Hammer Bluff
DirectionsCampgrounds in Black Hammer Township
Hidden Bluffs Resort
DirectionsTrails & water
2 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Bridge No. L4013Structure · listed 1990
About itWhen to get out
The walking year in Black Hammer 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 | 42 | 57 | 69 | 78 | 82 | 79 | 72 | 59 | 43 | 30 |
| Rain (in) | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 2.8 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
January is the driest month (1.1 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 5.7 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Black Hammer Township →
Next door
Black Hammer Township and its neighbors
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Yucatan Township15 miCaledonia Township8.7 miPreble Township3.3 miSpring Grove Township1.5 miBlack Hammer Township1.2 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hammer Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Caledonia Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Spring Grove Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Preble Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Yucatan 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 Black Hammer Township
Are dogs allowed on Black Hammer 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.
Is there public land near Black Hammer Township?
12,513 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Black Hammer Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 18 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Black Hammer 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 →