Dead Timber State Recreation Area
Managed by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
196 acres2.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Pebble Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Pebble Township
The biggest trail networks: Dead Timber State Recreation Area (2.2 mi). 5% of Pebble Township’s land is conserved, about 1,206 acres. 198 acres are parks and preserves, 468 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
5%
1,206 acres · of 35.1 sq mi of land
Trails
4.8 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
198 ac
468 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
2%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
2
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 Timber State Recreation Area, with 2.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
1,206 conserved acres
5% of Pebble Township’s land. Who manages Pebble Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State fish & wildlife757 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)729 ac
Conservation Easement · 729 acState Conservation Area · 560 acState Recreation Area · 197 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 726 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powder Horn Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 560 | Open |
| Dead Timber State Recreation Area State Recreation Area | State fish & wildlife | 197 | Restricted |
Trails & water
2 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Pebble 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) | 9.5 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.2 | 14.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 32 | 36 | 50 | 62 | 72 | 82 | 86 | 83 | 77 | 64 | 48 | 35 |
| Rain (in) | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 3.0 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 3.1 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 1.0 |
January is the driest month (0.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 86 °F). 4.8 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Pebble Township →
Next door
Pebble Township and its neighbors
Pebble Township has the second most mapped trails of the 8 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Sherman Township6.4 miPebble Township4.8 miSt. Charles Township1.9 miEverett Township1.2 miRidgeley Township1.0 miCuming Township0.6 miWebster Township0.2 miScribner0.0 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pebble Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Cuming Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Webster Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Ridgeley Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Scribner | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| St. Charles Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Sherman Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Everett 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 Pebble Township
Where can I hike in Pebble Township?
The longest trail networks: Dead Timber State Recreation Area, 2.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Pebble Township’s trails?
Dead Timber State Recreation Area doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Pebble Township?
470 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Pebble Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 198 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Pebble 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 →