Langlade County Forest
Nature preserve
3,713 acres7.8 mi of trail
Nelson Fl
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Summit
Few parks or trails are on the map in Summit
The biggest trail networks: Langlade County Forest (7.8 mi). 23% of Summit’s land is conserved, about 5,232 acres. 5,271 acres are parks and preserves, 30,465 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
23%
5,232 acres · of 36.3 sq mi of land
Trails
30 mi
0.8 per sq mi of land
Park land
5,271 ac
30,465 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
64%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
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 Langlade County Forest, with 7.8 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
5,232 conserved acres
23% of Summit’s land. Who manages Summit’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
County5,232 ac
Local Conservation Area · 5,232 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langlade County Forest Local Conservation Area | County | 5,232 | Open |
Trails & water
1 named trail and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Nelson Fl0.6 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Summit
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) | 21 | 26 | 38 | 52 | 66 | 75 | 78 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 38 | 26 |
| Rain (in) | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.2 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
February is the driest month (1.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 78 °F). 4.6 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Summit →
Next door
Summit 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Vilas | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Upham | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Parrish | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Russell | — 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 Summit
Where can I hike in Summit?
The longest trail networks: Langlade County Forest, 7.8 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Summit’s trails?
Langlade County Forest doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Summit?
123,290 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Summit or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 5,271 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Summit 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 →