Four Rivers Conservation Area
Nature preserve
6,946 acres5.9 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Osage Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Osage Township
The biggest trail networks: Four Rivers Conservation Area (5.9 mi). 26% of Osage Township’s land is conserved, about 7,550 acres. 101 acres are parks and preserves, 405 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
26%
7,550 acres · of 46.0 sq mi of land
Trails
13 mi
0.3 per sq mi of land
Park land
101 ac
405 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
7%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
860 ft
Timber Hill
Lakes & rivers
6
2 boat launches
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 Four Rivers Conservation Area, with 5.9 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
7,550 conserved acres
26% of Osage Township’s land. Who manages Osage Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
USDA easements (NRCS)3,205 ac
Not recorded7,231 ac
State Conservation Area · 7,130 acConservation Easement · 3,205 acState Recreation Area · 101 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 319 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| August A. Busch Jr. Mem Wetlands At Four Rivers Conservation Area State Conservation Area | Not recorded | 5,736 | Restricted |
| Horton Bottoms Natural Area State Conservation Area | Not recorded | 1,351 | Restricted |
| Cephas Ford Access State Recreation Area | Not recorded | 101 | Open |
| Douglas Branch Conservation Area State Conservation Area | Not recorded | 43 | Restricted |
Things to do
4 places to go in Osage Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in Osage Township
2 boat launches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Peaks in Osage Township
Timber Hill860 ft elevation
DirectionsDeer Mound741 ft elevation · In Four Rivers Conservation Area
DirectionsTrails & water
6 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Osage 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) | 9.8 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.1 | 14.2 | 14.8 | 14.5 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.1 | 9.5 |
| High (°F) | 42 | 48 | 58 | 68 | 76 | 85 | 90 | 89 | 81 | 70 | 57 | 46 |
| Rain (in) | 1.6 | 1.9 | 2.9 | 4.6 | 6.2 | 5.4 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.2 |
January is the driest month (1.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 90 °F). 6.2 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 90 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Osage Township →
Next door
Osage 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osage Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Metz Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Blue Mound Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Washington Township | 5% | 0.1 | 45 | 48% | B− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Osage Township
Where can I hike in Osage Township?
The longest trail networks: Four Rivers Conservation Area, 5.9 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Osage Township’s trails?
Four Rivers Conservation Area doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Osage Township?
1,159 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Osage Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 101 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Osage 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 →