Spirit Mound Historic Prairie
Park
316 acres0.7 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Spirit Mound · Photo: KevinOKeeffe · CC0–Not graded
Outdoors in Spirit Mound Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Spirit Mound Township
The biggest trail networks: Spirit Mound Historic Prairie (0.7 mi). 1% of Spirit Mound Township’s land is conserved, about 316 acres. 319 acres are parks and preserves, 1,538 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
1%
316 acres · of 36.1 sq mi of land
Trails
5.7 mi
0.2 per sq mi of land
Park land
319 ac
1,538 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
4%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
1,280 ft
Spirit Mound
Lakes & rivers
2
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 Spirit Mound Historic Prairie, with 0.7 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
316 conserved acres
1% of Spirit Mound Township’s land. Who manages Spirit Mound Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State parks316 ac
State Recreation Area · 316 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Mound State Recreation Area | State parks | 316 | Open |
Things to do
1 places to go in Spirit Mound Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Peaks in Spirit Mound Township
Spirit Mound1,280 ft elevation · In Spirit Mound Historic Prairie
DirectionsTrails & water
2 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
History along the way
History →2 places on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
When to get out
The best walking months in Spirit Mound Township: April and September
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) | 9.4 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.6 | 15.3 | 15.0 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.7 | 9.0 |
| High (°F) | 29 | 34 | 47 | 60 | 71 | 81 | 85 | 83 | 76 | 62 | 46 | 33 |
| Rain (in) | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
January is the driest month (0.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 85 °F). 4.3 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Spirit Mound Township →
Next door
Spirit Mound Township and its neighbors
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Meckling Township9.0 miBethel Township8.3 miSpirit Mound Township5.7 miVermillion Township4.6 miPrairie Center Township3.4 miPleasant Valley Township1.6 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Mound Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Meckling Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Pleasant Valley Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Prairie Center Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Vermillion Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Bethel 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 Spirit Mound Township
Where can I hike in Spirit Mound Township?
The longest trail networks: Spirit Mound Historic Prairie, 0.7 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Spirit Mound Township’s trails?
Spirit Mound Historic Prairie doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Spirit Mound Township?
1,998 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Spirit Mound Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 319 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Spirit Mound 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 →