Few parks or trails are on the map in Kickapoo
1% of Kickapoo’s land is conserved, about 283 acres. 10 acres are parks and preserves, 14 per 1,000 residents. 1.1 miles of mapped trail cross Kickapoo.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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283 conserved acres
1% of Kickapoo’s land. Who manages Kickapoo’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 224 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse Area Comprehensive Fishery Area State Recreation Area | Private owners | 34 | Open |
| Rem-Elk Creek State Recreation Area | Private owners | 25 | Open |
1 lakes & rivers
10 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
The walking year in Kickapoo
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 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.7 | 15.4 | 15.1 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.6 | 9.0 |
| High (°F) | 25 | 31 | 43 | 57 | 69 | 78 | 81 | 80 | 73 | 59 | 44 | 31 |
| Rain (in) | 1.2 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 5.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 1.5 |
February is the driest month (1.2 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 5.6 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Kickapoo →
Kickapoo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kickapoo | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Sylvan | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Franklin | 2% | under 0.1 | 510 | 6% | C |
| Viroqua | 1% | under 0.1 | 76 | 12% | C |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Kickapoo
Where can I bike in Kickapoo?
10 miles of bike routes are on the map: 10 of shoulders and shared lanes.
Is there public land near Kickapoo?
2,481 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Kickapoo or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 10 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Kickapoo 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 →