Few parks or trails are on the map in Pickering Township
The biggest trail networks: Forestry Park (1 mi). 7% of Pickering Township’s land is conserved, about 1,495 acres. 88 acres are parks and preserves, 1,098 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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The longest trail network is Forestry Park, with 1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Turtle Mountain State Recreational Forest
1,495 conserved acres
7% of Pickering Township’s land. Who manages Pickering Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 1,412 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State Forest Service Land State Resource Management Area | State Department of Land | 81 | Open |
| Bottineau County Waterfowl Production Area Resource Management Area | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 4 | Restricted |
9 places to go in Pickering Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Plus 3 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
2 boat launches without a name on the map.
3 campgrounds without a name on the map.
8 named trails and 1 lakes & rivers
7.6 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
The best walking months in Pickering Township: 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) | 8.7 | 10.1 | 11.7 | 13.6 | 15.2 | 16.2 | 15.8 | 14.4 | 12.5 | 10.7 | 9.1 | 8.3 |
| High (°F) | 16 | 21 | 33 | 52 | 65 | 74 | 79 | 79 | 69 | 53 | 34 | 21 |
| Rain (in) | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 3.8 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
February is the driest month (0.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 79 °F). 3.8 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Pickering Township →
Pickering 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickering Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Bottineau | 9% | 1.1 | 16 | 93% | A |
| Oak Valley Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Dalen Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Whitteron Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Peabody 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 Pickering Township
Where can I hike in Pickering Township?
The longest trail networks: Forestry Park, 1 miles; Turtle Mountain State Recreational Forest, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Pickering Township’s trails?
Forestry Park and Turtle Mountain State Recreational Forest don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Pickering Township?
7.6 miles of bike routes are on the map: 7.6 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Pickering Township?
14,172 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Pickering Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 97 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Pickering 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 →