Dobb's Landing
Managed by Chippewa Savannas Prairie Enthusiasts
160 acres2.9 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Colfax
Few parks or trails are on the map in Colfax
The biggest trail networks: Dobb's Landing (2.9 mi), Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area (2.5 mi). 2% of Colfax’s land is conserved, about 363 acres. 156 acres are parks and preserves, 126 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
2%
363 acres · of 34.1 sq mi of land
Trails
17 mi
0.5 per sq mi of land
Park land
156 ac
126 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
15%
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 Dobb's Landing, with 2.9 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area
Nature preserve
138 acres2.5 mi of trail
Hawk RidgeNorth Squirrel TailSouth Squirrel TailStar Wars+1
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Fellan Park
Park
9 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
363 conserved acres
2% of Colfax’s land. Who manages Colfax’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources216 ac
Private owners186 ac
County20 ac
State Park · 148 acPrivate Park · 147 acState Recreation Area · 66 acConservation Easement · 41 acState Conservation Area · 20 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoffman Hills Recreation Area State Park | State natural resources | 148 | Open |
| Whitetail Golf Course Private Park | Private owners | 147 | Open |
| Rem-Elk Creek State Recreation Area | Private owners | 38 | Open |
| Extensive Wl Habitat - Public Hunting Ground State Conservation Area | County | 20 | Restricted |
| Extensive Wl Habitat - Wd State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 20 | Open |
| Rem-Red Cedar River Public Access State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 7 | Restricted |
| Elk Creek Fishery Area State Recreation Area | Private owners | 1 | Open |
Things to do
4 places to go in Colfax
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Colfax
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Boat launches in Colfax
1 boat launch without a name on the map.
Scenic views in Colfax
1 scenic view without a name on the map.
Peaks in Colfax
Mount FujiIn Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area
DirectionsTrails & water
6 named trails
Named trails
Unpaved · 5.1 mi
Hawk Ridge0.7 mi
North Squirrel Tail0.5 mi
South Squirrel Tail0.5 mi
Star Wars0.4 mi
Skyline0.3 mi
upper pines0.1 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.
Courts & fields
3Baseball
1Football
1Soccer
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The walking year in Colfax
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) | 23 | 28 | 41 | 55 | 68 | 77 | 81 | 79 | 71 | 57 | 41 | 28 |
| Rain (in) | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 3.1 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
January is the driest month (1.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 4.8 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Colfax →
Next door
Colfax and its neighbors
Colfax has the second most mapped trails of the 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colfax | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Tainter | 4% | 0.6 | 161 | 56% | B+ |
| Grant | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Elk Mound | 11% | 0.2 | 1,251 | 17% | B |
| Tainter Lake | — 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 Colfax
Where can I hike in Colfax?
The longest trail networks: Dobb's Landing, 2.9 miles; Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area, 2.5 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Colfax’s trails?
Dobb's Landing and Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Colfax?
7,108 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Colfax or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 156 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Colfax 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 →