Dunn Ranch Prairie
Managed by The Nature Conservancy
3,262 acres0.5 mi of trail
Dogs usually not allowed
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Hamilton Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Hamilton Township
The biggest trail networks: Dunn Ranch Prairie (0.5 mi). 14% of Hamilton Township’s land is conserved, about 3,856 acres. 3,321 acres are parks and preserves, 17,854 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
14%
3,856 acres · of 42.3 sq mi of land
Trails
4.1 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
3,321 ac
17,854 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
20%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
2
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 Dunn Ranch Prairie, with 0.5 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
3,856 conserved acres
14% of Hamilton Township’s land. Who manages Hamilton Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Land trusts & nonprofits4,251 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)58 ac
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service23 ac
Private Conservation · 3,298 acConservation Easement · 1,034 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 558 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn Ranch Prairie Private Conservation | Land trusts & nonprofits | 3,298 | Open |
Things to do
1 places to go in Hamilton Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Scenic views in Hamilton Township
1 scenic view without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Trails & water
1 named trail and 2 lakes & rivers
Named trails
West 127th Place0.5 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Hamilton 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) | 9.6 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.1 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 33 | 38 | 51 | 63 | 73 | 82 | 86 | 84 | 77 | 65 | 50 | 38 |
| Rain (in) | 1.0 | 1.4 | 2.3 | 4.0 | 5.3 | 5.1 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 1.5 |
January is the driest month (1.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 86 °F). 5.3 inches fall in May, the wettest month. The climate in Hamilton Township →
Next door
Hamilton Township and its neighbors
Hamilton Township has the second 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Lincoln Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Colfax Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Union 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 Hamilton Township
Where can I hike in Hamilton Township?
The longest trail networks: Dunn Ranch Prairie, 0.5 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Hamilton Township’s trails?
Dunn Ranch Prairie doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Hamilton Township?
8,355 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Hamilton Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 3,321 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Hamilton 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 →