Jackson County Forest
Managed by Jackson County
19,116 acres22.5 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Manchester
Few parks or trails are on the map in Manchester
The biggest trail networks: Jackson County Forest (22.5 mi). 48% of Manchester’s land is conserved, about 19,582 acres. 19,207 acres are parks and preserves, 24,251 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
48%
19,582 acres · of 63.9 sq mi of land
Trails
26 mi
0.4 per sq mi of land
Park land
19,207 ac
24,251 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
68%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
2
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 Jackson County Forest, with 22.5 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
19,582 conserved acres
48% of Manchester’s land. Who manages Manchester’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
County19,115 ac
State natural resources537 ac
Local Conservation Area · 19,115 acState Resource Management Area · 537 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County Forest Local Conservation Area | County | 19,115 | Open |
| Black River State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 537 | Open |
Things to do
1 places to go in Manchester
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Campgrounds in Manchester
Wisconsin Christian Youth Camp
DirectionsTrails & water
2 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Manchester
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 | 14.7 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.9 |
| High (°F) | 24 | 30 | 42 | 57 | 69 | 78 | 82 | 80 | 72 | 58 | 43 | 30 |
| Rain (in) | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 5.2 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 1.4 |
February is the driest month (1.1 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 5.2 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Manchester →
Next door
Manchester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Irving | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Brockway | 66% | 0.5 | 5,348 | 87% | A+ |
| Millston | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| New Lyme | — 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 Manchester
Where can I hike in Manchester?
The longest trail networks: Jackson County Forest, 22.5 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Manchester’s trails?
Jackson County Forest doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Manchester?
128,298 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Manchester or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 19,666 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Manchester 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 →