Chengwatana State Forest
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
25,966 acres21.5 mi of trail
Matthew Lourey State TrailGrouse TrailRedhorse TrailRambler Trail+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Chengwatana Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Chengwatana Township
The biggest trail networks: Chengwatana State Forest (21.5 mi), Saint Croix State Park (4.8 mi). 43% of Chengwatana Township’s land is conserved, about 12,683 acres. 37 miles of mapped trail cross Chengwatana Township, 0.8 per square mile of land.
Conserved land
43%
12,683 acres · of 45.9 sq mi of land
Trails
37 mi
0.8 per sq mi of land
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
4
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
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Chengwatana State Forest, with 21.5 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Saint Croix State Park
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
1,565 acres4.8 mi of trail
Kettle River Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trail sign
Who protects it
12,683 conserved acres
43% of Chengwatana Township’s land. Who manages Chengwatana Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources11,938 ac
National Park Service918 ac
State fish & wildlife17 ac
State Resource Management Area · 11,938 acWild and Scenic River · 918 acState Conservation Area · 17 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chengwatana State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 11,938 | Open |
| Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway Wild and Scenic River | National Park Service | 918 | Open |
| Cross Lake State Aquatic Management Area (Pine) State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 17 | Restricted |
Things to do
3 places to go in Chengwatana Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Campgrounds in Chengwatana Township
Eagle BendIn Saint Croix State Park
DirectionsPine RidgeIn Saint Croix State Park
DirectionsTwo RiversIn Saint Croix State Park
DirectionsTrails & water
6 named trails and 4 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 12.3 mi
Matthew Lourey State Trail7.5 mi
Grouse Trail2.3 mi
Redhorse Trail2.0 mi
Rambler Trail2.0 mi
Kettle River Trail1.9 mi
Inner Loop1.4 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Chengwatana 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) | 9.0 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 14.9 | 15.7 | 15.4 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| High (°F) | 22 | 28 | 40 | 55 | 68 | 77 | 81 | 79 | 71 | 56 | 40 | 27 |
| Rain (in) | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 2.7 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 1.1 |
January is the driest month (0.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 4.4 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Chengwatana Township →
Next door
Chengwatana Township and its neighbors
Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Crosby Township50 miWest Marshland49 miChengwatana Township37 miMunch Township6.6 miPokegama Township2.2 miPine City Township2.1 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chengwatana Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Pine City Township | 3% | 0.1 | 44 | 9% | C |
| Pokegama Township | 1% | under 0.1 | 8 | under 1% | D |
| Munch Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Crosby 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 Chengwatana Township
Where can I hike in Chengwatana Township?
The longest trail networks: Chengwatana State Forest, 21.5 miles; Saint Croix State Park, 4.8 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Chengwatana Township’s trails?
Chengwatana State Forest and Saint Croix State Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Chengwatana Township?
78,537 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Chengwatana Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 12,743 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Chengwatana 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 →