Siegenthaler-Kaestner Esker State Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
109 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Harrison Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Harrison Township
1% of Harrison Township’s land is conserved, about 170 acres.
Conserved land
1%
170 acres · of 24.4 sq mi of land
Trails
0.0 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
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
Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
170 conserved acres
1% of Harrison Township’s land. Who manages Harrison Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
USDA easements (NRCS)132 ac
State natural resources38 ac
Conservation Easement · 132 acState Conservation Area · 38 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 132 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siegenthaler-Kaestner Esker Dedicated Nature Preserve State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 38 | Closed |
Trails & water
1 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
August is the best month for walking in Harrison 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) | 9.6 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.0 | 14.8 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 34 | 38 | 49 | 62 | 72 | 81 | 84 | 82 | 76 | 64 | 50 | 39 |
| Rain (in) | 3.0 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.0 |
February is the driest month (2.3 in) and July the warmest (highs of 84 °F). 4.7 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Harrison Township →
Next door
Harrison 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Liberty Township | 3% | under 0.1 | 9 | 40% | C |
| Concord Township | 1% | under 0.1 | under 1 | under 1% | D |
| Salem Township | 5% | 0.1 | 275 | 11% | C+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Harrison Township
Are dogs allowed on Harrison Township’s trails?
Siegenthaler-Kaestner Esker State Nature Preserve doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Harrison Township?
2,307 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Harrison Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), almost none of it inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Harrison 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 →