Historic Poole Forge
Park
21 acres0.6 mi of trail
Poole Forge Walking trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Churchtown
Few parks or trails are on the map in Churchtown
The biggest trail networks: Historic Poole Forge (0.6 mi). 21% of Churchtown’s land is conserved, about 250 acres. 22 acres are parks and preserves, 29 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
21%
250 acres · of 1.9 sq mi of land
Trails
3.1 mi
1.6 per sq mi of land
Park land
22 ac
29 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
35%
of residents within ½ mile
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 Historic Poole Forge, with 0.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
250 conserved acres
21% of Churchtown’s land. Who manages Churchtown’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
County439 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits274 ac
Town or city23 ac
Other or Unknown Local Government20 ac
Not recorded22 ac
Agricultural Easement · 714 acLocal Recreation Area · 23 acPrivate Agricultural · 22 acLocal Park · 20 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 205 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poole Forge Park Acquisition Local Recreation Area | Town or city | 23 | Open |
| 2008-020 Private Agricultural | Not recorded | 22 | Closed |
| Historic Poole Forge Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 20 | Open |
Things to do
4 places to go in Churchtown
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Churchtown
East Area PlaygroundIn Historic Poole Forge
DirectionsPlus 1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Fishing spots in Churchtown
2 fishing spots without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Trails & water
1 named trail
Named trails
Poole Forge Walking trail0.3 mi
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
1Baseball
1Basketball
1Equestrian
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Churchtown: April to June and August
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) | 39 | 42 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 80 | 85 | 83 | 76 | 65 | 53 | 43 |
| Rain (in) | 3.4 | 2.7 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 3.4 | 4.1 |
February is the driest month (2.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 85 °F). 4.9 inches fall in September, the wettest month. The climate in Churchtown →
Questions about parks and trails in Churchtown
Where can I hike in Churchtown?
The longest trail networks: Historic Poole Forge, 0.6 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Churchtown’s trails?
Historic Poole Forge doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Churchtown?
19,129 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Churchtown or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 22 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Churchtown 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 →