Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
88% of Clare’s land is conserved, about 54,166 acres. The biggest trail networks: Grass River Wild Forest (9.2 mi). 5,756 acres are parks and preserves, 71,947 per 1,000 residents.
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The longest trail network is Grass River Wild Forest, with 9.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
88% of Clare’s land. Who manages Clare’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 48,410 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. Public access isn’t recorded for 5 of 12 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grass River Wild Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 5,634 | Open |
| Taylor Creek State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 91 | Open |
| Orebed Creek State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 18 | Open |
| Degrasse State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 13 | Open |
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
1 scenic view without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
1 campground without a name on the map.
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
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) | 9.2 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.8 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.9 |
| High (°F) | 27 | 30 | 39 | 53 | 67 | 75 | 79 | 77 | 70 | 57 | 44 | 32 |
| Rain (in) | 3.1 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 3.5 | 3.3 |
February is the driest month (2.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 79 °F). 4.6 inches fall in October, the wettest month. The climate in Clare →
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clare | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Pierrepont | 10% | 0.2 | 1,299 | 43% | B+ |
| Russell | 10% | 0.4 | 2,647 | 30% | B+ |
| Colton | 66% | 0.6 | 21,076 | 31% | A |
| Clifton | — 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.
The longest trail networks: Grass River Wild Forest, 9.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Grass River Wild Forest and Taylor Creek State Forest don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
76,464 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Clare or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 5,756 of them inside the town line.
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Clare neighbors.
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 →