Rabbit River WPA
Managed by United States Fish and Wildlife Service
601 acres0.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Western Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Western Township
23% of Western Township’s land is conserved, about 5,017 acres. 3.2 miles of mapped trail cross Western Township, 0.1 per square mile of land.
Conserved land
23%
5,017 acres · of 34.4 sq mi of land
Trails
3.2 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
3
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
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The longest trail network is Rabbit River WPA, with 0.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Doran Wildlife Management Area, Yaggie Tract Unit
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
476 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Grant Coyour Memorial Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
240 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Orwell Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
196 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
All 10 parks & preserves
Rabbit River WPA601 acres · 0.2 mi of trail · United States Fish and Wildlife Service
DirectionsDoran Wildlife Management Area, Yaggie Tract Unit476 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsGrant Coyour Memorial Wildlife Management Area240 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsOrwell Wildlife Management Area196 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsCopeland Wildlife Management Area162 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsPrairie Ridge Wildlife Management Area158 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsMeyer Prairie WPA133 acres · United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Doran Wildlife Management Area, Schott Tract Unit77 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Doran Wildlife Management Area, North Unit59 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
West Township County Gravel Pit Wildlife Management Area16 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Who protects it
5,017 conserved acres
23% of Western Township’s land. Who manages Western Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service4,377 ac
State fish & wildlife1,431 ac
Other state land425 ac
State natural resources314 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)204 ac
Resource Management Area · 2,877 acConservation Easement · 2,130 acState Conservation Area · 1,745 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 1,833 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail County Waterfowl Production Area Resource Management Area | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 2,877 | Restricted |
| Doran State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 618 | Restricted |
| Otter Tail Prairie State Scientific and Natural Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 314 | Restricted |
| Coyour Memorial State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 241 | Restricted |
| Copeland State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 200 | Restricted |
| Orwell State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 196 | Restricted |
| Prairie Ridge State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 158 | Restricted |
| West Township County Gravel Pit State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 16 | Restricted |
Trails & water
3 lakes & rivers
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When to get out
The walking year in Western 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) | 9.0 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 14.9 | 15.7 | 15.4 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.4 | 8.6 |
| High (°F) | 19 | 24 | 38 | 54 | 68 | 78 | 81 | 80 | 72 | 56 | 39 | 25 |
| Rain (in) | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 3.0 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
February is the driest month (0.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 4.1 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Western Township →
Next door
Western Township and its neighbors
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Bradford Township6.9 miOrwell Township6.8 miAastad Township3.3 miWestern Township3.2 miLawrence Township0.8 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Orwell Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Aastad Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Lawrence Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Bradford 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 Western Township
Where can I hike in Western Township?
The longest trail networks: Rabbit River WPA, 0.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Western Township’s trails?
Rabbit River WPA and Doran Wildlife Management Area, Yaggie Tract Unit don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Western Township?
757 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Western Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), almost none of it inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Western 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 →