Jackson County Forest
Managed by Jackson County
34,489 acres1.8 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in City Point
More than half of City Point’s land is conserved: 63%
63% of City Point’s land is conserved, about 35,600 acres. The biggest trail networks: Jackson County Forest (1.8 mi). 34,668 acres are parks and preserves, 138,118 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
63%
35,600 acres · of 88.4 sq mi of land
Trails
5.9 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
34,668 ac
138,118 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
1,381 ft
Saddle Mound
Lakes & rivers
1
1 boat launch
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
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 Jackson County Forest, with 1.8 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Meadow Valley Wildlife Area- Jackson Unit
Nature preserve
619 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Wood County Forest
Nature preserve
24 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Clark County Forest
Nature preserve
11 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
All 5 parks & preserves
Jackson County Forest34,489 acres · 1.8 mi of trail · Jackson County
Meadow Valley Wildlife Area- Jackson Unit619 acres
Wood County Forest24 acres
Clark County Forest11 acres
Wood County Wildlife Area1 acres · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Who protects it
35,600 conserved acres
63% of City Point’s land. Who manages City Point’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
County34,433 ac
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service2,177 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)94 ac
Local Conservation Area · 34,433 acConservation Area · 2,177 acConservation Easement · 94 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 94 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County Forest Local Conservation Area | County | 34,407 | Open |
| Necedah Wildlife Management Area Conservation Area | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 2,177 | Restricted |
| Clark County Forest Local Conservation Area | County | 25 | Open |
Things to do
3 places to go in City Point
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in City Point
1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Peaks in City Point
Saddle Mound1,381 ft elevation · In Jackson County Forest
DirectionsSugarloaf Mound1,270 ft elevation · In Jackson County Forest
DirectionsTrails & water
1 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in City Point
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) | 9.2 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.8 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.9 |
| High (°F) | 24 | 29 | 42 | 56 | 68 | 78 | 81 | 79 | 71 | 58 | 42 | 29 |
| Rain (in) | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 3.2 | 4.2 | 4.9 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 1.4 |
February is the driest month (1.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 4.9 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in City Point →
Next door
City Point and its neighbors
City Point has the second most mapped trails of the 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Point | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Knapp | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Hiles | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Sherwood | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Bear Bluff | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Komensky | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Washburn | — 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 City Point
Where can I hike in City Point?
The longest trail networks: Jackson County Forest, 1.8 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on City Point’s trails?
Jackson County Forest and Meadow Valley Wildlife Area- Jackson Unit don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near City Point?
202,658 acres of parks and open public land lie inside City Point or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 34,668 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from City Point 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 →