Jackson County Forest
Managed by Jackson County
23,282 acres2.5 mi of trail
old railbed
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Knapp
More than half of Knapp’s land is conserved: 54%
54% of Knapp’s land is conserved, about 23,938 acres. The biggest trail networks: Jackson County Forest (2.5 mi). 23,372 acres are parks and preserves, 70,186 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
54%
23,938 acres · of 69.0 sq mi of land
Trails
3.5 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
23,372 ac
70,186 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
60%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
1,342 ft
Knapp Mound
Lakes & rivers
2
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
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 Jackson County Forest, with 2.5 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
McMullen Memorial County Park
Managed by Monroe County
2 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
23,938 conserved acres
54% of Knapp’s land. Who manages Knapp’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
County23,245 ac
State natural resources930 ac
Local Conservation Area · 23,245 acState Conservation Area · 507 acState Resource Management Area · 423 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County Forest Local Conservation Area | County | 23,242 | Open |
| Jay Creek Pine Forest State Natural Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 433 | Restricted |
| Black River State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 223 | Open |
| Black River State Forest 6 State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 200 | Open |
| Jay Creek State Natural Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 74 | Open |
| Monroe County Forest Local Conservation Area | County | 3 | Open |
Things to do
6 places to go in Knapp
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Peaks in Knapp
Knapp Mound1,342 ft elevation · In Jackson County Forest
DirectionsBall Bluff1,237 ft elevation · In Jackson County Forest
DirectionsMiles Peak1,132 ft elevation
DirectionsWangreen Hill1,083 ft elevation · In Jackson County Forest
DirectionsCampground Hill1,056 ft elevation · In Jackson County Forest
DirectionsCircle Hill1,043 ft elevation · In Jackson County Forest
DirectionsTrails & water
1 named trail and 2 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 1.4 miUnpaved · 1.5 mi
old railbed1.4 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Knapp
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 | 42 | 56 | 68 | 77 | 81 | 79 | 71 | 58 | 42 | 29 |
| Rain (in) | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 5.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.6 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 1.4 |
February is the driest month (1.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 5.1 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Knapp →
Next door
Knapp 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knapp | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| City Point | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Millston | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Bear Bluff | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Lincoln | — 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 Knapp
Where can I hike in Knapp?
The longest trail networks: Jackson County Forest, 2.5 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Knapp’s trails?
Jackson County Forest and McMullen Memorial County Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Knapp?
203,552 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Knapp or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 23,639 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Knapp 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 →