Chippewa National Forest
Managed by United States Forest Service
11,604 acres3.4 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Salem Township
More than half of Salem Township’s land is conserved: 70%
70% of Salem Township’s land is conserved, about 15,673 acres. The biggest trail networks: Chippewa National Forest (3.4 mi). 3.4 miles of mapped trail cross Salem Township, 0.1 per square mile of land.
Conserved land
70%
15,673 acres · of 35.1 sq mi of land
Trails
3.4 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
6
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 Chippewa National Forest, with 3.4 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Mud Goose Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
6,553 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Bowstring State Forest
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
214 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
15,673 conserved acres
70% of Salem Township’s land. Who manages Salem Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Forest Service11,604 ac
State natural resources4,202 ac
National Forest · 11,604 acState Resource Management Area · 4,202 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa National Forest National Forest | U.S. Forest Service | 11,604 | Open |
| Miscellaneous State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 4,202 | Open |
Trails & water
6 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Salem 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) | 8.9 | 10.2 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 15.1 | 15.9 | 15.6 | 14.2 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.2 | 8.5 |
| High (°F) | 18 | 24 | 38 | 52 | 66 | 74 | 79 | 77 | 68 | 53 | 36 | 23 |
| Rain (in) | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 3.0 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.9 |
February is the driest month (0.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 79 °F). 4.4 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Salem Township →
Next door
Salem 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Slater Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Boy River Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Torrey 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 Salem Township
Where can I hike in Salem Township?
The longest trail networks: Chippewa National Forest, 3.4 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Salem Township’s trails?
Chippewa National Forest and Mud Goose Wildlife Management Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Salem Township?
195,164 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Salem Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 10,745 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Salem 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 →