Crowder State Park
Managed by Missouri State Parks
372 acres1.6 mi of trail
Thompson River Trail - North Loop
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Taylor Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Taylor Township
The biggest trail networks: Crowder State Park (1.6 mi). 3% of Taylor Township’s land is conserved, about 356 acres. 358 acres are parks and preserves, 3,060 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
3%
356 acres · of 17.5 sq mi of land
Trails
3.9 mi
0.2 per sq mi of land
Park land
358 ac
3,060 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
12%
of residents within ½ mile
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
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The longest trail network is Crowder State Park, with 1.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
356 conserved acres
3% of Taylor Township’s land. Who manages Taylor Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Not recorded356 ac
State Park · 356 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowder State Park State Park | Not recorded | 356 | Open |
Trails & water
1 named trail and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 1.6 miHorses · 1.6 miUnpaved · 1.6 mi
Thompson River Trail - North Loop1.6 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
April is the best month for walking in Taylor 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 | 15.0 | 14.8 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 35 | 40 | 52 | 64 | 74 | 83 | 87 | 85 | 78 | 66 | 51 | 39 |
| Rain (in) | 1.1 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 3.9 | 5.4 | 5.2 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
January is the driest month (1.1 in) and July the warmest (highs of 87 °F). 5.4 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 87 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Taylor Township →
Next door
Taylor Township and its neighbors
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Madison Township19 miWashington Township4.9 miTaylor Township3.9 miHarrison Township2.2 miFox Creek Township0.0 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Harrison Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Washington Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Madison Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Fox Creek 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 Taylor Township
Where can I hike in Taylor Township?
The longest trail networks: Crowder State Park, 1.6 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Taylor Township’s trails?
Crowder State Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Taylor Township?
2,173 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Taylor Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 358 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Taylor 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 →