Dead Colt Creek Recreation Area
Managed by Ransom County Water Resources Board
121 acres0.5 mi of trail
Dogs on leash
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Big Bend Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Big Bend Township
The biggest trail networks: Dead Colt Creek Recreation Area (0.5 mi). 20% of Big Bend Township’s land is conserved, about 4,552 acres. 120 acres are parks and preserves, 451 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
20%
4,552 acres · of 36.3 sq mi of land
Trails
20 mi
0.5 per sq mi of land
Park land
120 ac
451 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
3%
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 0.5 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
4,552 conserved acres
20% of Big Bend Township’s land. Who manages Big Bend Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service4,552 ac
Conservation Easement · 4,552 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 4,552 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
Things to do
6 places to go in Big Bend Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Big Bend Township
1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Playgrounds in Big Bend Township
2 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Boat launches in Big Bend Township
1 boat launch without a name on the map.
Campgrounds in Big Bend Township
2 campgrounds without a name on the map.
Trails & water
8 named trails and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 19.9 mi
135th Avenue Southeast3.0 mi
66th Street Southeast3.0 mi
71st Street Southeast2.7 mi
138th Avenue Southeast1.5 mi
134th Avenue Southeast1.0 mi
70th Street Southeast1.0 mi
137th Avenue Southeast1.0 mi
72nd Street Southeast0.5 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
4Baseball
1Basketball
1Volleyball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Colton's Crossing BridgeStructure · listed 1997
About itWhen to get out
September is the best month for walking in Big Bend 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 | 15.5 | 14.2 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| High (°F) | 20 | 25 | 38 | 54 | 68 | 78 | 83 | 81 | 72 | 57 | 39 | 25 |
| Rain (in) | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
February is the driest month (0.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 83 °F). 3.9 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Big Bend Township →
Next door
Big Bend Township and its neighbors
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Shenford Township68 miScoville Township34 miCasey Township25 miAliceton Township24 miBig Bend Township20 miIsland Park Township13 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bend Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Casey Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Aliceton Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Scoville Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Shenford Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Island Park 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 Big Bend Township
Where can I hike in Big Bend Township?
The longest trail networks: Dead Colt Creek Recreation Area, 0.5 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Big Bend 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 Big Bend Township?
11,022 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Big Bend Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 120 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Big Bend 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 →