Lincoln Community Forest
Managed by Landmark Conservancy
399 acres2.6 mi of trail
BoulevardMikmak Lake Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trailhead
–Not graded
Outdoors in Lincoln
Few parks or trails are on the map in Lincoln
The biggest trail networks: Lincoln Community Forest (2.6 mi). 1% of Lincoln’s land is conserved, about 270 acres. 3.3 miles of mapped trail cross Lincoln, 0.1 per square mile of land.
Conserved land
1%
270 acres · of 35.5 sq mi of land
Trails
3.3 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Near a park
under 1%
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 Community Forest, with 2.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
270 conserved acres
1% of Lincoln’s land. Who manages Lincoln’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Land trusts & nonprofits266 ac
U.S. Forest Service5 ac
Conservation Easement · 266 acNational Forest · 5 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 266 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chequamegon National Forest National Forest | U.S. Forest Service | 5 | Open |
Trails & water
3 named trails and 5 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 2.6 mi
Boulevard1.4 mi
Mikmak Lake Trail0.3 mi
Forest Road 383B0.2 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
September is the best month for walking in Lincoln
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) | 9.0 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 15.0 | 15.8 | 15.4 | 14.2 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| High (°F) | 22 | 27 | 39 | 52 | 66 | 75 | 79 | 77 | 69 | 55 | 39 | 27 |
| Rain (in) | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 1.5 |
February is the driest month (1.1 in) and July the warmest (highs of 79 °F). 4.2 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Lincoln →
Next door
Lincoln 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Grand View | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Marengo | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Kelly | — 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 Lincoln
Where can I hike in Lincoln?
The longest trail networks: Lincoln Community Forest, 2.6 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Lincoln’s trails?
Lincoln Community Forest doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Lincoln?
115,272 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Lincoln or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Lincoln 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 →