Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
Managed by United States Forest Service
376 acres0.6 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Neihart
Few parks or trails are on the map in Neihart
The biggest trail networks: Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest (0.6 mi). 31% of Neihart’s land is conserved, about 394 acres. 2.7 miles of mapped trail cross Neihart, 1.4 per square mile of land.
Conserved land
31%
394 acres · of 2.0 sq mi of land
Trails
2.7 mi
1.4 per sq mi of land
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
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 Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, with 0.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
394 conserved acres
31% of Neihart’s land. Who manages Neihart’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Forest Service376 ac
Other or Unknown Local Government18 ac
National Forest · 376 acLocal Other or Unknown · 18 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. Public access isn’t recorded for 1 of 2 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis & Clark National Forest National Forest | U.S. Forest Service | 376 | Open |
| Local Other or Unknown Local Other or Unknown | Other or Unknown Local Government | 18 | Unknown |
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Neihart SchoolBuilding · listed 2003
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in Neihart: July to 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) | 8.9 | 10.2 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 15.0 | 15.9 | 15.5 | 14.2 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.3 | 8.5 |
| High (°F) | 31 | 32 | 40 | 46 | 55 | 64 | 74 | 73 | 63 | 49 | 37 | 30 |
| Rain (in) | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 2.9 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
February is the driest month (1.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 74 °F). 4.2 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Neihart →
Questions about parks and trails in Neihart
Where can I hike in Neihart?
The longest trail networks: Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, 0.6 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Neihart’s trails?
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Neihart?
112,855 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Neihart or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 380 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Neihart 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 →