Trexler Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
34 acres1.1 mi of trail
Trexler Border TrailHunsicker Valley TrailTeardrop Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trail signWebsite ↗
Photo: TroegsKing · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Schnecksville
Few parks or trails are on the map in Schnecksville
The biggest trail networks: Trexler Nature Preserve (1.1 mi). 5% of Schnecksville’s land is conserved, about 99 acres. 99 acres are parks and preserves, 25 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
5%
99 acres · of 2.8 sq mi of land
Trails
2.2 mi
0.8 per sq mi of land
Park land
99 ac
25 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
95%
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 Trexler Nature Preserve, with 1.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
99 conserved acres
5% of Schnecksville’s land. Who manages Schnecksville’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Other or Unknown Local Government74 ac
Town or city12 ac
County9 ac
Not recorded12 ac
Local Park · 51 acLocal Conservation Area · 32 acLocal Recreation Area · 25 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trexler Nature Preserve Local Conservation Area | Other or Unknown Local Government | 32 | Open |
| Schnecksville Little League Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 21 | Open |
| Orchard View Swim Club Local Recreation Area | Not recorded | 12 | Open |
| County Park Local Park | County | 9 | Open |
| Independence Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 9 | Open |
| Township Park 1 Local Recreation Area | Town or city | 9 | Open |
| Sand Spring Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 8 | Open |
| Schnecksville North Common Area Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 4 | Open |
| Schlechter Property Acquisition Local Recreation Area | Town or city | 3 | Open |
Things to do
3 places to go in Schnecksville
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Public pools in Schnecksville
Orchard View Swim Club
DirectionsPlaygrounds in Schnecksville
2 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Trails & water
3 named trails
Named trails
Open to bikes · 1.0 miHorses · 1.0 miUnpaved · 1.8 mi
Trexler Border Trail0.8 mi
Hunsicker Valley Trail0.2 mi
Teardrop Trail0.1 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.
Trexler Border TrailBike route
0.8 miCourts & fields
6Tennis
5Baseball
2Basketball
1Softball
1Soccer
1Beach volleyball
1Pickleball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Schnecksville: April and May
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 | 15.1 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 37 | 41 | 49 | 62 | 73 | 81 | 85 | 83 | 76 | 64 | 53 | 42 |
| Rain (in) | 3.5 | 2.8 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 4.0 |
February is the driest month (2.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 85 °F). 5.0 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Schnecksville →
Next door
Schnecksville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schnecksville | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| North Whitehall Township | 10% | 1.0 | 82 | 66% | A |
| Lowhill Township | 28% | 0.9 | 223 | 19% | A− |
| Heidelberg Township | 35% | 0.2 | 22 | 26% | B |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Schnecksville
Where can I hike in Schnecksville?
The longest trail networks: Trexler Nature Preserve, 1.1 miles; Independence Park, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Schnecksville’s trails?
Trexler Nature Preserve and Independence Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Schnecksville?
21,763 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Schnecksville or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 99 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Schnecksville 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 →