Necedah National Wildlife Refuge
Nature preserve
9,666 acres2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Sprague Bridge · Photo: Edwin G. Cordes, Photographer · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Finley
Few parks or trails are on the map in Finley
The biggest trail networks: Necedah National Wildlife Refuge (2 mi). 48% of Finley’s land is conserved, about 11,811 acres. 2,264 acres are parks and preserves, 20,961 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
48%
11,811 acres · of 38.2 sq mi of land
Trails
5.2 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
2,264 ac
20,961 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
53%
of residents within ½ mile
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 Necedah National Wildlife Refuge, with 2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
11,811 conserved acres
48% of Finley’s land. Who manages Finley’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service19,106 ac
County2,256 ac
National Wildlife Refuge · 19,106 acLocal Conservation Area · 2,256 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Necedah National Wildlife Refuge National Wildlife Refuge | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 19,106 | Restricted |
| Juneau County Forest Local Conservation Area | County | 2,256 | Open |
Trails & water
1 named trail and 2 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Lubeck Trail0.4 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Sprague BridgeStructure · listed 1995
About itWhen to get out
September is the best month for walking in Finley
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 | 14.7 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.9 |
| High (°F) | 25 | 30 | 42 | 56 | 69 | 78 | 82 | 80 | 72 | 59 | 43 | 30 |
| Rain (in) | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 4.9 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 2.7 | 1.8 | 1.4 |
February is the driest month (1.1 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 4.9 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Finley →
Next door
Finley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finley | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Remington | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Armenia | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Kingston | — 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 Finley
Where can I hike in Finley?
The longest trail networks: Necedah National Wildlife Refuge, 2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Finley’s trails?
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Finley?
52,530 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Finley or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 2,264 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Finley 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 →