Blackduck State Forest
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
10,141 acres5.3 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Third River Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Third River Township
The biggest trail networks: Blackduck State Forest (5.3 mi), Black Duck State Forest (4.8 mi). 26% of Third River Township’s land is conserved, about 5,712 acres. 10 miles of mapped trail cross Third River Township, 0.3 per square mile of land.
Conserved land
26%
5,712 acres · of 34.9 sq mi of land
Trails
10 mi
0.3 per sq mi of land
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
9
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 Blackduck State Forest, with 5.3 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Black Duck State Forest
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
23,058 acres4.8 mi of trail
National Forest Road 260
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Chippewa National Forest
Managed by United States Forest Service
5,631 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Morph Meadows Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
41 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
All 5 parks & preserves
Blackduck State Forest10,141 acres · 5.3 mi of trail · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Black Duck State Forest23,058 acres · 4.8 mi of trail · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Chippewa National Forest5,631 acres · United States Forest Service
Morph Meadows Wildlife Management Area41 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Bowstring State Forest4 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Who protects it
5,712 conserved acres
26% of Third River Township’s land. Who manages Third River Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Forest Service5,632 ac
State fish & wildlife80 ac
National Forest · 5,632 acState Conservation Area · 80 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa National Forest National Forest | U.S. Forest Service | 5,632 | Open |
| Dixon Lake State Aquatic Management Area (Itasca) State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 80 | Restricted |
Trails & water
1 named trail and 9 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 8.7 mi
National Forest Road 2600.4 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Third River 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 | 16.0 | 15.6 | 14.3 | 12.5 | 10.7 | 9.2 | 8.4 |
| High (°F) | 17 | 23 | 37 | 51 | 65 | 74 | 78 | 76 | 67 | 52 | 35 | 22 |
| Rain (in) | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 2.9 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
February is the driest month (0.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 78 °F). 4.2 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Third River Township →
Next door
Third River Township and its neighbors
Third River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Third River Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Moose Park Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Birch Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Good Hope 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 Third River Township
Where can I hike in Third River Township?
The longest trail networks: Blackduck State Forest, 5.3 miles; Black Duck State Forest, 4.8 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Third River Township’s trails?
Blackduck State Forest and Black Duck State Forest don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Third River Township?
172,533 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Third River Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 5,627 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Third River 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 →