Old Red Lake Trail Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
1,122 acres0.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Holst Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Holst Township
20% of Holst Township’s land is conserved, about 4,480 acres. 3.2 miles of mapped trail cross Holst Township, 0.1 per square mile of land.
Conserved land
20%
4,480 acres · of 35.2 sq mi of land
Trails
3.2 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
5
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 Old Red Lake Trail WMA, with 0.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
4,480 conserved acres
20% of Holst Township’s land. Who manages Holst Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service3,376 ac
State fish & wildlife1,122 ac
Conservation Easement · 3,376 acState Conservation Area · 1,122 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 3,358 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Red Lake Trail State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 1,122 | Restricted |
Trails & water
1 named trail and 5 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Snowmobile Trail0.3 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Holst 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) | 8.8 | 10.2 | 11.8 | 13.6 | 15.1 | 16.0 | 15.6 | 14.3 | 12.5 | 10.7 | 9.2 | 8.4 |
| High (°F) | 16 | 22 | 35 | 51 | 65 | 74 | 78 | 77 | 67 | 52 | 35 | 22 |
| Rain (in) | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 2.9 | 4.4 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
January is the driest month (0.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 78 °F). 4.4 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Holst Township →
Next door
Holst Township and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holst Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Dudley Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Eddy Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Copley 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 Holst Township
Where can I hike in Holst Township?
The longest trail networks: Old Red Lake Trail Wildlife Management Area, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Holst Township’s trails?
Old Red Lake Trail Wildlife Management Area doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Holst Township?
4,371 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Holst Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), almost none of it inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Holst 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 →