Ripple River Wildlife Management Area, West Unit
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
1,756 acres1.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Hazelton Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Hazelton Township
The biggest trail networks: Ripple River Wildlife Management Area, West Unit (1.1 mi). 19% of Hazelton Township’s land is conserved, about 3,418 acres. 1.3 miles of mapped trail cross Hazelton Township.
Conserved land
19%
3,418 acres · of 28.1 sq mi of land
Trails
1.3 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
21
4 boat launches
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 Ripple River Wildlife Management Area, West Unit, with 1.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Wealthwood State Forest
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
2,863 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Ripple River Wildlife Management Area, Access Unit
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
47 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Farm Island Lake Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
34 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
3,418 conserved acres
19% of Hazelton Township’s land. Water is left out: Hazelton Township has 28.1 square miles of land and 42.8 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Hazelton Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources3,275 ac
State fish & wildlife143 ac
State Resource Management Area · 3,275 acState Conservation Area · 143 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wealthwood State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 2,907 | Open |
| Miscellaneous State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 368 | Open |
| Mud River State Aquatic Management Area (Aitkin) State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 109 | Restricted |
| Farm Island Lake State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 34 | Restricted |
Things to do
4 places to go in Hazelton Township
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Boat launches in Hazelton Township
4 boat launches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Trails & water
21 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Hazelton 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 | 15.0 | 15.8 | 15.4 | 14.2 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| High (°F) | 19 | 26 | 38 | 53 | 66 | 75 | 80 | 78 | 69 | 54 | 38 | 25 |
| Rain (in) | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 2.3 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 1.0 |
January is the driest month (0.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 80 °F). 4.6 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Hazelton Township →
Next door
Hazelton Township and its neighbors
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Kathio Township33 miGarrison Township9.4 miFarm Island Township3.8 miBay Lake Township2.1 miWealthwood Township1.5 miHazelton Township1.3 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelton Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Garrison Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Farm Island Township | 4% | 0.1 | under 1 | under 1% | D |
| Bay Lake Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Wealthwood Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Kathio Township | 48% | 0.8 | 6,783 | 8% | A− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Hazelton Township
Where can I hike in Hazelton Township?
The longest trail networks: Ripple River Wildlife Management Area, West Unit, 1.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Hazelton Township’s trails?
Ripple River Wildlife Management Area, West Unit and Wealthwood State Forest don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Hazelton Township?
24,061 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Hazelton Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 3,294 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Hazelton 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 →