Schoeberl Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
147 acres0.3 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Iona Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Iona Township
7% of Iona Township’s land is conserved, about 1,459 acres. 1.1 miles of mapped trail cross Iona Township.
Conserved land
7%
1,459 acres · of 34.8 sq mi of land
Trails
1.1 mi
0.0 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 Schoeberl WMA, with 0.3 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Badger Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
612 acres0.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
County Line Wildlife Management Area, North Unit
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
163 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Christensen Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
122 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
All 11 parks & preserves
Schoeberl Wildlife Management Area147 acres · 0.3 mi of trail · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsBadger Wildlife Management Area612 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsCounty Line Wildlife Management Area, North Unit163 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsChristensen Wildlife Management Area122 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsWirock Wildlife Management Area122 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsFenmont Wildlife Management Area74 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsCounty Line Wildlife Management Area, South Unit63 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsMelchior Wildlife Management Area54 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsShirley's Slough Wildlife Management Area51 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsCleanwater Wildlife Management Area35 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsScheuring Wildlife Management Area, North Unit22 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Who protects it
1,459 conserved acres
7% of Iona Township’s land. Who manages Iona Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State fish & wildlife1,118 ac
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service188 ac
State natural resources77 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)76 ac
State Conservation Area · 1,195 acConservation Easement · 264 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 264 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badger State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 400 | Restricted |
| County Line State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 222 | Restricted |
| Schoeberl State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 148 | Restricted |
| Wirock State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 122 | Restricted |
| Lundblad Prairie State Scientific and Natural Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 77 | Restricted |
| Fenmont State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 63 | Restricted |
| Melchior State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 54 | Restricted |
| Shirley's Slough State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 51 | Restricted |
| Cleanwater State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 38 | Restricted |
| Scheuring State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 21 | Restricted |
Trails & water
5 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Iona 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) | 9.2 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.7 | 15.4 | 15.1 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.6 | 8.9 |
| High (°F) | 23 | 28 | 40 | 55 | 68 | 79 | 82 | 80 | 73 | 58 | 41 | 28 |
| Rain (in) | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 2.9 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.9 |
January is the driest month (0.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 5.0 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Iona Township →
Next door
Iona Township and its neighbors
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Bloom Township3.0 miSlayton Township2.4 miIona Township1.1 miFenton Township0.4 miBondin Township0.3 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iona Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Bloom Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Fenton Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Bondin Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Slayton 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 Iona Township
Where can I hike in Iona Township?
The longest trail networks: Schoeberl Wildlife Management Area, 0.3 miles; Badger 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 Iona Township’s trails?
Schoeberl Wildlife Management Area and Badger Wildlife Management Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Iona Township?
27 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Iona 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 Iona 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 →