Few parks or trails are on the map in Erma
12% of Erma’s land is conserved, about 218 acres. 111 acres are parks and preserves, 57 per 1,000 residents. 76% of residents live within a half mile of a park.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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218 conserved acres
12% of Erma’s land. Who manages Erma’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 108 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. Public access isn’t recorded for 1 of 9 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Island Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 78 | Open |
| Lower Township Open Space 3 Local Other or Unknown | Town or city | 32 | Open |
| Cape Island Local Other or Unknown | County | 32 | Open |
2.2 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
The best walking months in Erma: April to July
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) | 9.7 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.3 | 14.9 | 14.6 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.0 | 9.4 |
| High (°F) | 43 | 45 | 52 | 62 | 71 | 80 | 85 | 84 | 78 | 67 | 57 | 48 |
| Rain (in) | 3.3 | 3.1 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 4.2 |
February is the driest month (3.1 in) and July the warmest (highs of 85 °F). 4.6 inches fall in August, the wettest month. The climate in Erma →
Erma and its neighbors
Erma has the most mapped trails of the 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erma | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Rio Grande | — 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 Erma
Where can I bike in Erma?
2.2 miles of bike routes are on the map: 2.2 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Erma?
20,833 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Erma or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 111 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Erma 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 →