Hixton Rod & Gun Park
Park
88 acres1.4 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Hixton
Few parks or trails are on the map in Hixton
The biggest trail networks: Hixton Rod & Gun Park (1.4 mi). 4% of Hixton’s land is conserved, about 943 acres. 456 acres are parks and preserves, 786 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
4%
943 acres · of 35.0 sq mi of land
Trails
1.5 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
456 ac
786 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
22%
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 Hixton Rod & Gun Park, with 1.4 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
943 conserved acres
4% of Hixton’s land. Who manages Hixton’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources933 ac
Private owners22 ac
County12 ac
State Recreation Area · 929 acRecreation or Education Easement · 24 acState Conservation Area · 12 acConservation Easement · 2 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 3 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Creek Fishery Area State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 498 | Restricted |
| Rem-S Branch Trempealeau River State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 227 | Open |
| North Branch Trempealeau River Fishery Area State Recreation Area | Private owners | 110 | Open |
| Smith Pond Fishery Area State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 94 | Open |
| Scattered Wildlife State Conservation Area | County | 12 | Restricted |
Trails & water
5 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Hixton
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 | 8.9 |
| High (°F) | 24 | 29 | 41 | 56 | 68 | 77 | 81 | 79 | 71 | 58 | 42 | 29 |
| Rain (in) | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 5.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
January is the driest month (1.1 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 5.2 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Hixton →
Next door
Hixton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hixton | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Alma | 15% | 0.1 | 6,513 | 14% | B |
| Garden Valley | — 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 Hixton
Where can I hike in Hixton?
The longest trail networks: Hixton Rod & Gun Park, 1.4 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Hixton’s trails?
Hixton Rod & Gun Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Hixton?
46,090 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Hixton or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 456 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Hixton 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 →