White Earth State Forest
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
3,498 acres1.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Forest Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Forest Township
The biggest trail networks: White Earth State Forest (1.1 mi). 17% of Forest Township’s land is conserved, about 3,522 acres. 3 acres are parks and preserves, 29 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
17%
3,522 acres · of 32.6 sq mi of land
Trails
6.8 mi
0.2 per sq mi of land
Park land
3 ac
29 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
3%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
9
1 boat launch
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 White Earth State Forest, with 1.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Two Inlets State Forest
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
3 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Itasca State Park
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
2 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Bad Medicine Lake Public Water Access Site
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
2 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Who protects it
3,522 conserved acres
17% of Forest Township’s land. Water is left out: Forest Township has 32.6 square miles of land and 3.5 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Forest Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources3,505 ac
State fish & wildlife16 ac
State parks2 ac
State Resource Management Area · 3,505 acState Conservation Area · 16 acState Park · 2 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Earth State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 3,502 | Open |
| Bad Medicine Lake State Aquatic Management Area (Becker) State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 16 | Restricted |
| Two Inlets State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 3 | Open |
| Itasca State Park State Park | State parks | 2 | Open |
Things to do
1 places to go in Forest Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in Forest Township
1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Trails & water
2 named trails and 9 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 1.1 mi
Moutlon Lake Forest Trail1.9 mi
Wildwood Trail0.3 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Forest 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) | 8.9 | 10.2 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 15.0 | 15.9 | 15.5 | 14.2 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.3 | 8.5 |
| High (°F) | 17 | 22 | 36 | 51 | 65 | 74 | 78 | 77 | 68 | 52 | 35 | 22 |
| Rain (in) | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
February is the driest month (0.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 78 °F). 4.4 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Forest Township →
Next door
Forest Township and its neighbors
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Long Lost Lake Township46 miRound Lake Township24 miSavannah Township14 miPine Point Township7.7 miForest Township6.8 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Savannah Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Long Lost Lake Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Pine Point Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Round Lake 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 Forest Township
Where can I hike in Forest Township?
The longest trail networks: White Earth State Forest, 1.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Forest Township’s trails?
White Earth State Forest and Two Inlets State Forest don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Forest Township?
72,197 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Forest Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 3,526 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Forest 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 →