Chippewa County Forest
Nature preserve
317 acres2.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Auburn
Few parks or trails are on the map in Auburn
The biggest trail networks: Chippewa County Forest (2.2 mi). 2% of Auburn’s land is conserved, about 557 acres. 406 acres are parks and preserves, 511 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
2%
557 acres · of 35.8 sq mi of land
Trails
2.4 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
406 ac
511 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
11%
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 Chippewa County Forest, with 2.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
557 conserved acres
2% of Auburn’s land. Who manages Auburn’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
County330 ac
State natural resources192 ac
Private owners84 ac
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service33 ac
Local Conservation Area · 330 acState Recreation Area · 157 acRecreation or Education Easement · 84 acConservation Easement · 68 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa County Forest Local Conservation Area | County | 330 | Open |
| Sand Creek Fishery Area State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 157 | Open |
When to get out
The walking year in Auburn
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) | 9.1 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.8 | 15.6 | 15.3 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| High (°F) | 22 | 28 | 40 | 55 | 68 | 77 | 81 | 79 | 71 | 57 | 40 | 27 |
| Rain (in) | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
January is the driest month (1.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 4.7 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Auburn →
Next door
Auburn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Sand Creek | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| New Auburn | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Bloomer | 5% | under 0.1 | 740 | 14% | C+ |
| Dovre | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Grant | — 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 Auburn
Where can I hike in Auburn?
The longest trail networks: Chippewa County Forest, 2.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Auburn’s trails?
Chippewa County Forest doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Auburn?
10,339 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Auburn or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 406 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Auburn 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 →