Pershing Wildlife Area
Managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
879 acres2.3 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Photo: Jeff the quiet · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in McKinley
Few parks or trails are on the map in McKinley
The biggest trail networks: Pershing Wildlife Area (2.3 mi). 4% of McKinley’s land is conserved, about 927 acres. 2.6 miles of mapped trail cross McKinley, 0.1 per square mile of land.
Conserved land
4%
927 acres · of 35.8 sq mi of land
Trails
2.6 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
923 ac
2,089 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
14%
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 Pershing Wildlife Area, with 2.3 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
927 conserved acres
4% of McKinley’s land. Who manages McKinley’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources927 ac
Private owners2 ac
State Recreation Area · 925 acPrivate Conservation · 2 acConservation Easement · 2 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pershing Wildlife Area State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 927 | Open |
Trails & water
2 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Jump River Town HallBuilding · listed 1974
About itWhen to get out
The walking year in McKinley
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) | 9.1 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.9 | 15.6 | 15.3 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| High (°F) | 22 | 27 | 39 | 54 | 67 | 76 | 79 | 77 | 69 | 56 | 40 | 27 |
| Rain (in) | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 2.8 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.2 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
February is the driest month (1.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 79 °F). 4.5 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in McKinley →
Next door
McKinley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinley | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Marshall | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Jump River | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Pershing | — 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 McKinley
Where can I hike in McKinley?
The longest trail networks: Pershing Wildlife Area, 2.3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on McKinley’s trails?
Pershing Wildlife Area doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near McKinley?
72,096 acres of parks and open public land lie inside McKinley or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 923 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from McKinley 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 →