Levis/Trow Mound Recreation Area
Park
4,733 acres30.4 mi of trail
Goat DanceYellow JacketMerrilian to MarshfieldUpper Hermosa+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trailhead
–Not graded
Outdoors in Dewhurst
More than half of Dewhurst’s land is conserved: 61%
61% of Dewhurst’s land is conserved, about 13,745 acres. The biggest trail networks: Levis/Trow Mound Recreation Area (30.4 mi), Clark County Forest (5.7 mi). 13,607 acres are parks and preserves, 60,744 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
61%
13,745 acres · of 35.2 sq mi of land
Trails
38 mi
1.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
13,607 ac
60,744 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
94%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
1,296 ft
Bruce Mound
Lakes & rivers
4
2 boat launches
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 Levis/Trow Mound Recreation Area, with 30.4 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Clark County Forest
Nature preserve
8,944 acres5.7 mi of trail
Merrilian to Marshfield
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Russell Memorial County Park
Managed by Clark County
79 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Jackson County Forest
Managed by Jackson County
4 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
All 5 parks & preserves
Levis/Trow Mound Recreation Area4,733 acres · 30.4 mi of trail
DirectionsClark County Forest8,944 acres · 5.7 mi of trail
DirectionsRussell Memorial County Park79 acres · Clark County
DirectionsJackson County Forest4 acres · Jackson County
East Arbutus County Park1 acres · Jackson County
Who protects it
13,745 conserved acres
61% of Dewhurst’s land. Who manages Dewhurst’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
County13,437 ac
State natural resources308 ac
Local Conservation Area · 13,437 acState Resource Management Area · 308 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County Forest Local Conservation Area | County | 13,436 | Open |
| Black River State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 308 | Open |
| Jackson County Forest Local Conservation Area | County | 1 | Open |
Things to do
19 places to go in Dewhurst
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in Dewhurst
North Arbutus Boat LaunchFee · In Clark County Forest
DirectionsNorth Arnold Creek AccessFee
DirectionsScenic views in Dewhurst
Clarence Point OverlookIn Levis/Trow Mound Recreation Area
DirectionsHigh Rock OverlookIn Levis/Trow Mound Recreation Area
DirectionsNW OverlookIn Levis/Trow Mound Recreation Area
DirectionsSouth Point OverlookIn Levis/Trow Mound Recreation Area
DirectionsPeaks in Dewhurst
Bruce Mound1,296 ft elevation
DirectionsLevis Mound1,188 ft elevation · In Levis/Trow Mound Recreation Area
DirectionsTrow Mounds1,106 ft elevation · In Levis/Trow Mound Recreation Area
DirectionsGoat Dance PeakIn Levis/Trow Mound Recreation Area
DirectionsLittle Roundtop PeakIn Levis/Trow Mound Recreation Area
DirectionsSaddleback MoundIn Levis/Trow Mound Recreation Area
DirectionsSardine Hill Peak (Trow mounds)In Levis/Trow Mound Recreation Area
DirectionsSteve's Sidewinder (Trow Mound)In Levis/Trow Mound Recreation Area
Directions3 more peaks
Toad Road PeakIn Levis/Trow Mound Recreation Area
DirectionsUpper Glen PeakIn Levis/Trow Mound Recreation Area
DirectionsUpper Hermosa Peak (Trow Mounds)In Levis/Trow Mound Recreation Area
DirectionsCampgrounds in Dewhurst
Russell Memorial CampgroundFee · In Russell Memorial County Park · Clark County
DirectionsPlus 1 campground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Trails & water
25 named trails and 4 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 28.3 miUnpaved · 28.5 mi
Merrilian to Marshfield4.5 mi
Goat Dance3.2 mi
Yellow Jacket2.4 mi
Upper Hermosa1.4 mi
Switchback1.4 mi
Select Cut1.2 mi
Wolf Run1.1 mi
Sidewinder1.0 mi
Snodgrass1.0 mi
Pine Run0.9 mi
15 more trails
Cliffhanger
0.8 miEast Levis
0.7 miPorky Point
0.7 miUpper Glen
0.7 miCorkscrew
0.5 miLower Hermosa
0.5 miHermosa
0.5 miJackrabbit Draw
0.5 miTipi Downhill
0.4 miClarence
0.4 miWarm-Up
0.4 miNorth Face
0.4 miLucy's Loop
0.4 miThe Rock
0.4 miSwamp Cut
0.4 miLakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Dewhurst
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 | 8.8 |
| High (°F) | 24 | 29 | 41 | 56 | 68 | 77 | 81 | 79 | 71 | 58 | 42 | 29 |
| Rain (in) | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 1.4 |
January is the driest month (1.1 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 5.1 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Dewhurst →
Next door
Dewhurst and its neighbors
Dewhurst has the most mapped trails of the 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewhurst | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Hewett | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Levis | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Alma | 15% | 0.1 | 6,513 | 14% | B |
| Adams | 5% | under 0.1 | 23 | 21% | C+ |
| Komensky | — 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 Dewhurst
Where can I hike in Dewhurst?
The longest trail networks: Levis/Trow Mound Recreation Area, 30.4 miles; Clark County Forest, 5.7 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Dewhurst’s trails?
Levis/Trow Mound Recreation Area and Clark County Forest don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Dewhurst?
144,158 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Dewhurst or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 13,917 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Dewhurst 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 →