Metzgers, William, New Emporium · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Few parks or trails are on the map in Rouse Township
4% of Rouse Township’s land is conserved, about 1,364 acres. 11 miles of mapped trail cross Rouse Township, 0.2 per square mile of land.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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1,364 conserved acres
4% of Rouse Township’s land. Who manages Rouse Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 431 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis And Clark Recreation Area Recreation Management Area | Army Corps of Engineers | 894 | Open |
| Williamson State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 38 | Restricted |
1 lakes & rivers
2 places on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
September is the best month for walking in Rouse 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) | 9.3 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.6 | 15.3 | 15.0 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.7 | 9.0 |
| High (°F) | 31 | 36 | 48 | 60 | 71 | 82 | 87 | 84 | 77 | 63 | 47 | 34 |
| Rain (in) | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 3.0 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
January is the driest month (0.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 87 °F). 3.9 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 87 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Rouse Township →
Rouse Township and its neighbors
Rouse Township has the second most mapped trails of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rouse Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Ree Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Lone Tree Township | — 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 Rouse Township
Is there public land near Rouse Township?
6,457 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Rouse Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 901 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Rouse Township 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 →