Dead Colt Creek Recreation Area
Managed by Ransom County Water Resources Board
96 acres1.4 mi of trail
Dogs on leash
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Aliceton Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Aliceton Township
The biggest trail networks: Dead Colt Creek Recreation Area (1.4 mi). 46% of Aliceton Township’s land is conserved, about 10,637 acres. 98 acres are parks and preserves, 737 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
46%
10,637 acres · of 36.1 sq mi of land
Trails
24 mi
0.7 per sq mi of land
Park land
98 ac
737 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
10%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
1 beach · 1 boat launch
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 Dead Colt Creek Recreation Area, with 1.4 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
10,637 conserved acres
46% of Aliceton Township’s land. Who manages Aliceton Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service10,918 ac
Conservation Easement · 10,833 acResource Management Area · 85 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 10,594 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ransom County Waterfowl Production Area Resource Management Area | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 85 | Restricted |
Things to do
2 places to go in Aliceton Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Aliceton Township
1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Boat launches in Aliceton Township
1 boat launch without a name on the map.
Trails & water
8 named trails and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 23.9 mi
135th Avenue Southeast2.5 mi
133rd Avenue Southeast2.3 mi
North Country Trail2.1 mi
77th Street Southeast2.0 mi
76th Street Southeast1.1 mi
137th Avenue Southeast1.0 mi
138th Avenue Southeast0.9 mi
136th Avenue Southeast0.1 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
September is the best month for walking in Aliceton 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) | 9.0 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 15.0 | 15.8 | 15.4 | 14.2 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| High (°F) | 20 | 24 | 38 | 54 | 68 | 77 | 82 | 81 | 72 | 56 | 39 | 25 |
| Rain (in) | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
February is the driest month (0.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 3.9 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Aliceton Township →
Next door
Aliceton Township and its neighbors
Aliceton Township has the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliceton Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Sydna Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Big Bend Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Bale 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 Aliceton Township
Where can I hike in Aliceton Township?
The longest trail networks: Dead Colt Creek Recreation Area, 1.4 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Aliceton Township’s trails?
OpenStreetMap records dogs as welcome at Dead Colt Creek Recreation Area (on leash). For the rest, check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Aliceton Township?
7,590 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Aliceton Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 98 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Aliceton 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 →