Blackhoof River Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
2,116 acres1.8 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Photo: Lorie Shaull · CC BY-SA 4.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Wrenshall Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Wrenshall Township
The biggest trail networks: Blackhoof River Wildlife Management Area (1.8 mi). 4% of Wrenshall Township’s land is conserved, about 953 acres. 12 acres are parks and preserves, 28 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
4%
953 acres · of 37.9 sq mi of land
Trails
11 mi
0.3 per sq mi of land
Park land
12 ac
28 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
7.1 mi
Lakes & rivers
1
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 Blackhoof River WMA, with 1.8 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Wrenshall Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
161 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Who protects it
953 conserved acres
4% of Wrenshall Township’s land. Who manages Wrenshall Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources794 ac
State fish & wildlife159 ac
State Resource Management Area · 779 acState Conservation Area · 159 acState Park · 15 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 779 | Open |
| Wrenshall State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 159 | Restricted |
| Clear Creek State North Country Trail Area State Park | State natural resources | 15 | Open |
Trails & water
3 named trails and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 7.3 mi
Soo Line Trail - Southern Route4.6 mi
Soo Line Trail2.6 mi
North Country National Scenic Trail1.8 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
7.1 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
7.1 mi
shoulders & shared lanes
Soo Line Trail - Southern RouteBike route
7.3 miWhen to get out
The walking year in Wrenshall 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 | 10.2 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 15.0 | 15.8 | 15.5 | 14.2 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| High (°F) | 20 | 26 | 38 | 51 | 65 | 74 | 79 | 77 | 69 | 54 | 38 | 26 |
| Rain (in) | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
February is the driest month (0.9 in) and July the warmest (highs of 79 °F). 4.4 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Wrenshall Township →
Next door
Wrenshall 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrenshall Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Blackhoof Township | 4% | 0.2 | under 1 | under 1% | C− |
| Holyoke Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Silver Brook 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 Wrenshall Township
Where can I hike in Wrenshall Township?
The longest trail networks: Blackhoof River Wildlife Management Area, 1.8 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Wrenshall Township’s trails?
Blackhoof River Wildlife Management Area and Wrenshall Wildlife Management Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Wrenshall Township?
7.1 miles of bike routes are on the map: 7.1 of shoulders and shared lanes. Named routes: Soo Line Trail - Southern Route.
Is there public land near Wrenshall Township?
97,901 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Wrenshall Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 796 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Wrenshall 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 →