Island Lake Fmha Wildlife Management Area, Clearwater County Unit
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
169 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Gran Evangelical Lutheran Church · Photo: SH5544 · CC BY-SA 4.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Popple Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Popple Township
10% of Popple Township’s land is conserved, about 2,174 acres. 1.7 miles of mapped trail cross Popple Township.
Conserved land
10%
2,174 acres · of 35.0 sq mi of land
Trails
1.7 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
10
1 boat launch
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
Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Minnow Lake Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
8 acres0.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
2,174 conserved acres
10% of Popple Township’s land. Who manages Popple Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service1,678 ac
State natural resources319 ac
State fish & wildlife177 ac
Conservation Easement · 1,678 acState Resource Management Area · 319 acState Conservation Area · 177 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 1,678 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 319 | Open |
| Island Lake Fmha State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 169 | Restricted |
| Minnow Lake State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 8 | Restricted |
Things to do
1 places to go in Popple Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in Popple Township
1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Trails & water
10 lakes & rivers
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).
Gran Evangelical Lutheran ChurchBuilding · listed 1988
About itWhen to get out
The walking year in Popple 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 | 15.9 | 15.6 | 14.2 | 12.5 | 10.7 | 9.2 | 8.5 |
| High (°F) | 16 | 22 | 35 | 51 | 65 | 74 | 78 | 77 | 68 | 52 | 35 | 22 |
| Rain (in) | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 3.0 | 4.4 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.9 |
January is the driest month (0.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 78 °F). 4.4 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Popple Township →
Next door
Popple Township and its neighbors
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Columbia Township5.8 miCopley Township4.1 miFalk Township3.6 miPopple Township1.7 miEddy Township1.7 miIsland Lake Township0.2 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Popple 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 | ||||
| Columbia 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 | ||||
| Falk Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Island Lake 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 Popple Township
Where can I hike in Popple Township?
The longest trail networks: Minnow Lake 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 Popple Township’s trails?
Island Lake Fmha Wildlife Management Area, Clearwater County Unit and Minnow Lake Wildlife Management Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Popple Township?
19,845 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Popple Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 320 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Popple 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 →