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The biggest trail networks: Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest (19.3 mi). 20% of Glasgow Township’s land is conserved, about 4,555 acres. 20 miles of mapped trail cross Glasgow Township, 0.6 per square mile of land.
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The longest trail network is Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest, with 19.3 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
20% of Glasgow Township’s land. Who manages Glasgow Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 520 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| R J D Memorial Hardwood State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 4,035 | Open |
| Gorman Creek State Aquatic Management Area (Wabasha) State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 1 | Restricted |
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2 scenic views without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
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) | 9.2 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.8 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.9 |
| High (°F) | 24 | 29 | 42 | 57 | 69 | 79 | 83 | 80 | 73 | 59 | 43 | 30 |
| Rain (in) | 1.0 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 5.3 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 3.7 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
January is the driest month (1.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 83 °F). 5.3 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Glasgow Township →
Glasgow Township has the most mapped trails of the 3 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Highland Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| West Albany 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.
The longest trail networks: Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest, 19.3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
20,313 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Glasgow Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 4,063 of them inside the town line.
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Glasgow Township neighbors.
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 →