Root River Park
Park
129 acres3.2 mi of trail
Main Loop
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Pleasant Grove Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Pleasant Grove Township
The biggest trail networks: Root River Park (3.2 mi), Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest (3 mi). 3% of Pleasant Grove Township’s land is conserved, about 754 acres. 129 acres are parks and preserves, 180 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
3%
754 acres · of 35.8 sq mi of land
Trails
7.9 mi
0.2 per sq mi of land
Park land
129 ac
180 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
5%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
2
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
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 Root River Park, with 3.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
739 acres3 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Who protects it
754 conserved acres
3% of Pleasant Grove Township’s land. Who manages Pleasant Grove Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources754 ac
State Resource Management Area · 754 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| R J D Memorial Hardwood State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 754 | Open |
Trails & water
1 named trail and 2 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 0.8 miUnpaved · 4.9 mi
Main Loop1.8 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Pleasant Grove Masonic LodgeBuilding · listed 1980
About itWhen to get out
The walking year in Pleasant Grove 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 | 56 | 68 | 77 | 81 | 78 | 72 | 58 | 42 | 28 |
| Rain (in) | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 5.6 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
January is the driest month (1.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 5.6 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Pleasant Grove Township →
Next door
Pleasant Grove Township and its neighbors
Pleasant Grove Township has the second most mapped trails of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Grove Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Orion Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Marion Township | 1% | 0.5 | 158 | 9% | C+ |
| High Forest 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 Pleasant Grove Township
Where can I hike in Pleasant Grove Township?
The longest trail networks: Root River Park, 3.2 miles; Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest, 3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Pleasant Grove Township’s trails?
Root River Park and Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Pleasant Grove Township?
6,286 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Pleasant Grove Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 881 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Pleasant Grove 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 →