Few parks or trails are on the map in Lovell Township
The biggest trail networks: Hyatt Slough Wildlife Management Area (0.5 mi), Dakota Lake National Wildlife Refuge (0.5 mi). 23% of Lovell Township’s land is conserved, about 6,398 acres. 15 miles of mapped trail cross Lovell Township, 0.3 per square mile of land.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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The longest trail network is Hyatt Slough WMA, with 0.5 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Dakota Lake National Wildlife Refuge
6,398 conserved acres
23% of Lovell Township’s land. Who manages Lovell Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 5,032 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Slough State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 1,366 | Restricted |
10 named trails and 3 lakes & rivers
The best walking months in Lovell Township: 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) | 9.0 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 14.9 | 15.7 | 15.4 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| High (°F) | 20 | 25 | 38 | 54 | 68 | 77 | 82 | 81 | 72 | 57 | 39 | 25 |
| Rain (in) | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
January is the driest month (0.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 3.9 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Lovell Township →
Lovell Township and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovell Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Port Emma Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Riverdale Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Ludden | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Southwest 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 Lovell Township
Where can I hike in Lovell Township?
The longest trail networks: Hyatt Slough Wildlife Management Area, 0.5 miles; Dakota Lake National Wildlife Refuge, 0.5 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Lovell Township’s trails?
Hyatt Slough Wildlife Management Area and Dakota Lake National Wildlife Refuge don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Lovell Township?
1,257 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Lovell Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), almost none of it inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Lovell Township 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 →