Fort Ridgely State Park
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
453 acres7.2 mi of trail
Upper Prairie TrailFairway TrailLower Valley TrailFort Trail+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Fort Ridgely · Photo: Paul Waller · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Ridgely Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Ridgely Township
The biggest trail networks: Fort Ridgely State Park (7.2 mi). 20% of Ridgely Township’s land is conserved, about 2,371 acres. 462 acres are parks and preserves, 4,622 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
20%
2,371 acres · of 18.6 sq mi of land
Trails
7.2 mi
0.4 per sq mi of land
Park land
462 ac
4,622 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
16%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
0.3 mi
0.3 mi paths
Lakes & rivers
1
1 boat launch
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 Fort Ridgely State Park, with 7.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Minnriver Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
91 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Who protects it
2,371 conserved acres
20% of Ridgely Township’s land. Who manages Ridgely Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
USDA easements (NRCS)1,453 ac
State parks430 ac
Other state land399 ac
State fish & wildlife91 ac
Conservation Easement · 1,852 acState Park · 430 acState Conservation Area · 91 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 1,850 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Ridgely State Park State Park | State parks | 430 | Open |
| Minnriver State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 91 | Restricted |
Things to do
6 places to go in Ridgely Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in Ridgely Township
1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Scenic views in Ridgely Township
1 scenic view without a name on the map.
Picnic areas in Ridgely Township
Creek Picnic AreaIn Fort Ridgely State Park
DirectionsPlus 1 picnic area without a name on the map.
Campgrounds in Ridgely Township
Creekside CampgroundIn Fort Ridgely State Park
DirectionsRustic CampgroundIn Fort Ridgely State Park
DirectionsTrails & water
9 named trails and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Horses · 4.2 mi
Upper Prairie Trail1.8 mi
Fairway Trail0.9 mi
Lower Valley Trail0.6 mi
Fort Trail0.5 mi
Upper Valley Trail0.4 mi
River View Trail0.4 mi
Hillside Trail0.2 mi
Fire Rock Trail0.1 mi
Airplane Hill Trail0.1 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
0.3 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
0.3 mi
off-road bike paths
History along the way
History →2 places on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service). The map also marks 1 historic points from OpenStreetMap: plaques, memorials and old buildings.
When to get out
The walking year in Ridgely 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 | 14.8 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.9 |
| High (°F) | 23 | 28 | 40 | 56 | 69 | 79 | 83 | 80 | 73 | 59 | 42 | 28 |
| Rain (in) | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 3.8 | 4.9 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.9 |
January is the driest month (0.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 83 °F). 4.9 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Ridgely Township →
Next door
Ridgely Township and its neighbors
Ridgely Township has the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgely Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Home Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Cairo Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Camp 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 Ridgely Township
Where can I hike in Ridgely Township?
The longest trail networks: Fort Ridgely State Park, 7.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Ridgely Township’s trails?
Fort Ridgely State Park and Minnriver Wildlife Management Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Ridgely Township?
0.3 miles of bike routes are on the map: 0.3 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Ridgely Township?
1,412 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Ridgely Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 462 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Ridgely 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 →