Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge
Managed by United States Fish and Wildlife Service
14,029 acres4.3 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Whiteford Township
More than half of Whiteford Township’s land is conserved: 61%
61% of Whiteford Township’s land is conserved, about 13,714 acres. The biggest trail networks: Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge (4.3 mi). 4.3 miles of mapped trail cross Whiteford Township, 0.1 per square mile of land.
Conserved land
61%
13,714 acres · of 35.2 sq mi of land
Trails
4.3 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
4
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 Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge, with 4.3 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Agassiz Wilderness
Managed by Fish and Wildlife Service
3,034 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Whiteford Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
75 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
13,714 conserved acres
61% of Whiteford Township’s land. Who manages Whiteford Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service27,276 ac
State fish & wildlife75 ac
National Wildlife Refuge · 27,276 acState Conservation Area · 75 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge National Wildlife Refuge | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 27,276 | Restricted |
| Whiteford State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 75 | Restricted |
Trails & water
4 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Whiteford 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) | 8.7 | 10.1 | 11.7 | 13.6 | 15.2 | 16.1 | 15.7 | 14.3 | 12.5 | 10.7 | 9.1 | 8.3 |
| High (°F) | 15 | 21 | 35 | 51 | 66 | 75 | 79 | 78 | 68 | 53 | 34 | 20 |
| Rain (in) | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 2.8 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.0 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
February is the driest month (0.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 79 °F). 3.9 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Whiteford Township →
Next door
Whiteford Township and its neighbors
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Thief Lake Township12 miMoose River Township7.2 miCedar Township4.9 miWhiteford Township4.3 miRollis Township1.5 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteford Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Thief Lake Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Rollis Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Cedar Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Moose River 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 Whiteford Township
Where can I hike in Whiteford Township?
The longest trail networks: Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge, 4.3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Whiteford Township’s trails?
Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge and Agassiz Wilderness don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Whiteford Township?
1 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Whiteford 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 Whiteford 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 →