Lincoln County Forest
Managed by Lincoln County
15,931 acres9.2 mi of trail
Ice Age Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Harding
Few parks or trails are on the map in Harding
The biggest trail networks: Lincoln County Forest (9.2 mi). 39% of Harding’s land is conserved, about 17,729 acres. 16,062 acres are parks and preserves, 53,362 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
39%
17,729 acres · of 71.3 sq mi of land
Trails
18 mi
0.2 per sq mi of land
Park land
16,062 ac
53,362 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
2%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
5
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 Lincoln County Forest, with 9.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Bill Cross Wildlife Area
Managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
719 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
New Wood Wildlife Area
Managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
6 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Who protects it
17,729 conserved acres
39% of Harding’s land. Who manages Harding’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
County15,975 ac
State natural resources1,753 ac
Private owners997 ac
Local Conservation Area · 15,975 acState Resource Management Area · 997 acForest Stewardship Easement · 997 acState Recreation Area · 757 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 1 acre is a conservation easement, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County Forest - Public Fishing Grounds Local Conservation Area | County | 15,975 | Open |
| Forest Legacy Program State Resource Management Area | Private owners | 997 | Open |
| Bill Cross Wildlife Area State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 757 | Restricted |
Trails & water
1 named trail and 5 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 5.5 mi
Ice Age Trail9.1 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Harding
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 | 14.9 | 15.6 | 15.3 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.9 | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| High (°F) | 21 | 27 | 39 | 52 | 66 | 75 | 79 | 77 | 69 | 55 | 39 | 26 |
| Rain (in) | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
February is the driest month (1.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 79 °F). 4.6 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Harding →
Next door
Harding and its neighbors
Harding has the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Rock Falls | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Merrill | 8% | 0.1 | 963 | 37% | B |
| Corning | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Tomahawk | — 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 Harding
Where can I hike in Harding?
The longest trail networks: Lincoln County Forest, 9.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Harding’s trails?
Lincoln County Forest and Bill Cross Wildlife Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Harding?
103,408 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Harding or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 17,075 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Harding 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 →