Ridgeway Pine Relict State Natural Area
Managed by WI DNR
534 acres0.8 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Hyde Chapel · Photo: TheCatalyst31 · CC0–Not graded
Outdoors in Ridgeway
Few parks or trails are on the map in Ridgeway
The biggest trail networks: Ridgeway Pine Relict State Natural Area (0.8 mi). 7% of Ridgeway’s land is conserved, about 1,798 acres. 428 acres are parks and preserves, 843 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
7%
1,798 acres · of 42.7 sq mi of land
Trails
6.7 mi
0.2 per sq mi of land
Park land
428 ac
843 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
12%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
3.7 mi
3.7 mi paths
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 Ridgeway Pine Relict State Natural Area, with 0.8 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
1,798 conserved acres
7% of Ridgeway’s land. Who manages Ridgeway’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources1,703 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)130 ac
State Recreation Area · 947 acState Conservation Area · 574 acConservation Easement · 312 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 314 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Pine Relict State Natural Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 574 | Closed |
| Rem-Love Creek State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 572 | Restricted |
| Trout Creek Fishery Area-Iowa State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 375 | Open |
Things to do
3 places to go in Ridgeway
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Scenic views in Ridgeway
Major Pine RelictIn Ridgeway Pine Relict State Natural Area
DirectionsOak Tree OverlookIn Ridgeway Pine Relict State Natural Area
DirectionsRock WallIn Ridgeway Pine Relict State Natural Area
DirectionsTrails & water
2 named trails
Named trails
Unpaved · 3.4 mi
Knobs Road Trail2.5 mi
Old Adams0.1 mi
Biking & sports
3.7 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
3.7 mi
off-road bike paths
History along the way
History →2 places on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service). The map also marks 1 historic points from OpenStreetMap: plaques, memorials and old buildings.
When to get out
September is the best month for walking in Ridgeway
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 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.6 | 15.3 | 15.0 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.7 | 9.0 |
| High (°F) | 27 | 31 | 44 | 57 | 69 | 78 | 82 | 80 | 73 | 60 | 45 | 32 |
| Rain (in) | 1.3 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 5.5 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 3.0 | 2.4 | 1.7 |
January is the driest month (1.3 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 5.5 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Ridgeway →
Next door
Ridgeway and its neighbors
Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Dodgeville | 10% | 0.4 | 3,671 | 11% | B+ |
| Brigham | 13% | 0.6 | 2,715 | 33% | A− |
| Arena | 2% | under 0.1 | 99 | 8% | C |
| Waldwick | — 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 Ridgeway
Where can I hike in Ridgeway?
The longest trail networks: Ridgeway Pine Relict State Natural Area, 0.8 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Ridgeway’s trails?
Ridgeway Pine Relict State Natural Area doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Ridgeway?
3.7 miles of bike routes are on the map: 3.7 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Ridgeway?
13,967 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Ridgeway or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 428 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Ridgeway 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 →