Mulberry Bend Overlook
Park
30 acres0.6 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Hooker Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Hooker Township
The biggest trail networks: Mulberry Bend Overlook (0.6 mi). 2% of Hooker Township’s land is conserved, about 488 acres. 36 acres are parks and preserves, 159 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
2%
488 acres · of 50.1 sq mi of land
Trails
3.2 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
36 ac
159 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
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 Mulberry Bend Overlook, with 0.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Buckskin Hills State Wildlife Management Area
Nature preserve
329 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
488 conserved acres
2% of Hooker Township’s land. Who manages Hooker Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State fish & wildlife347 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)117 ac
National Park Service30 ac
Private Conservation · 335 acConservation Easement · 117 acNational Recreation Area · 30 acState Conservation Area · 11 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 117 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckskin Hills Wildlife Management Area Private Conservation | State fish & wildlife | 335 | Closed |
| Missouri National Recreational River National Recreation Area | National Park Service | 30 | Open |
| Mulberry Bend Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 11 | Open |
Things to do
4 places to go in Hooker Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Scenic views in Hooker Township
Bluff OverlookIn Mulberry Bend Overlook
DirectionsOak OverlookIn Mulberry Bend Overlook
DirectionsRiver Bend VistaIn Mulberry Bend Overlook
DirectionsVillage VistaIn Mulberry Bend Overlook
DirectionsTrails & water
1 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
September is the best month for walking in Hooker 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) | 9.4 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.6 | 15.3 | 15.0 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| High (°F) | 29 | 34 | 47 | 60 | 71 | 81 | 85 | 82 | 76 | 62 | 46 | 33 |
| Rain (in) | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.0 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 0.9 |
January is the driest month (0.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 85 °F). 4.4 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Hooker Township →
Next door
Hooker Township and its neighbors
Hooker Township has the second most mapped trails of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hooker Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Newcastle 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 Hooker Township
Where can I hike in Hooker Township?
The longest trail networks: Mulberry Bend Overlook, 0.6 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Hooker Township’s trails?
Mulberry Bend Overlook and Buckskin Hills State Wildlife Management Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Hooker Township?
3,432 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Hooker Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 36 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Hooker 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 →