Clark County Forest
Nature preserve
43,619 acres3.4 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Foster
More than half of Foster’s land is conserved: 93%
93% of Foster’s land is conserved, about 42,296 acres. The biggest trail networks: Clark County Forest (3.4 mi). 42,576 acres are parks and preserves, 308,521 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
93%
42,296 acres · of 71.2 sq mi of land
Trails
3.4 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
42,576 ac
308,521 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
91%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
1,158 ft
Hay Creek Mound
Lakes & rivers
2
1 beach
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 Clark County Forest, with 3.4 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Eau Claire County Forest
Nature preserve
20 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
42,296 conserved acres
93% of Foster’s land. Who manages Foster’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
County42,296 ac
Local Conservation Area · 42,296 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County Forest Local Conservation Area | County | 42,294 | Open |
| Eau Claire County Forest Local Conservation Area | County | 2 | Open |
Things to do
3 places to go in Foster
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Foster
Rock Dam BeachIn Clark County Forest
DirectionsPeaks in Foster
Hay Creek Mound1,158 ft elevation · In Clark County Forest
DirectionsBald Peak1,145 ft elevation · In Clark County Forest
DirectionsTrails & water
2 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Foster
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 | 15.6 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| High (°F) | 23 | 28 | 41 | 55 | 68 | 77 | 81 | 78 | 71 | 57 | 41 | 28 |
| Rain (in) | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 3.2 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.0 | 1.8 | 1.4 |
January is the driest month (1.1 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 4.8 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Foster →
Next door
Foster 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Fairchild | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Hendren | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Bridge Creek | 39% | 0.4 | 10,653 | 25% | A− |
| Butler | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Mentor | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Seif | — 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 Foster
Where can I hike in Foster?
The longest trail networks: Clark County Forest, 3.4 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Foster’s trails?
Clark County Forest and Eau Claire County Forest don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Foster?
159,784 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Foster or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 42,576 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Foster 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 →