Few parks or trails are on the map in Hickory Grove
2 acres are parks and preserves, 3.5 per 1,000 residents. 1.4 miles of mapped trail cross Hickory Grove. 2% of residents live within a half mile of a park.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Wayside, with 0.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
105 conserved acres
under 1% of Hickory Grove’s land. Who manages Hickory Grove’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 30 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf Course Private Park | Private owners | 75 | Open |
The walking year in Hickory Grove
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) | 9.3 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.6 | 15.3 | 15.1 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.6 | 9.0 |
| High (°F) | 26 | 31 | 44 | 58 | 69 | 79 | 82 | 80 | 73 | 60 | 44 | 31 |
| Rain (in) | 1.3 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 5.6 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 1.5 |
January is the driest month (1.3 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 5.6 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Hickory Grove →
Hickory Grove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Grove | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Fennimore | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Marion | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Watterstown | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Castle Rock | — 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 Hickory Grove
Where can I hike in Hickory Grove?
The longest trail networks: Wayside, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Hickory Grove’s trails?
Wayside doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Hickory Grove?
1,555 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Hickory Grove or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 2 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Hickory Grove neighbors.
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 →