35% of Crane’s land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. 35% of Crane’s land is conserved, about 573 acres. 56 acres are parks and preserves, 298 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Pick a walk
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573 conserved acres
35% of Crane’s land. Who manages Crane’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Sisters Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 565 | Restricted |
| Seven Sisters Wildlife Management Area 5 State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 49 | Open |
| Seven Sisters Fishing Access Site State Recreation Area | State fish & wildlife | 7 | Open |
1 lakes & rivers
The best walking months in Crane: May, August and September
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) | 8.8 | 10.2 | 11.8 | 13.6 | 15.1 | 16.0 | 15.6 | 14.3 | 12.5 | 10.7 | 9.2 | 8.4 |
| High (°F) | 26 | 31 | 45 | 59 | 69 | 78 | 86 | 86 | 75 | 58 | 41 | 29 |
| Rain (in) | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
February is the driest month (0.3 in) and July the warmest (highs of 86 °F). 2.7 inches fall in June, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 86 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Crane →
Questions about parks and trails in Crane
Are dogs allowed on Crane’s trails?
Seven Sisters Wildlife Management Area doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Crane?
32,437 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Crane or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 56 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Crane neighbors.
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 →