Woodpecker Woods Wildlife Santuary
Nature preserve
7 acres0.2 mi of trail
Woodpecker Trail (Red Blaze)
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Bolivar
14% of Bolivar’s land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. 14% of Bolivar’s land is conserved, about 42 acres. 15 acres are parks and preserves, 12 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
14%
42 acres · of 0.4 sq mi of land
Trails
0.8 mi
1.8 per sq mi of land
Park land
15 ac
12 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
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 Woodpecker Woods Wildlife Santuary, with 0.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
42 conserved acres
14% of Bolivar’s land. Who manages Bolivar’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
National Park Service28 ac
State natural resources7 ac
County7 ac
Other or Unknown Federal Land2 ac
Not recorded7 ac
Historic or Cultural Area · 25 acLocal Park · 14 acState Conservation Area · 7 acHistoric or Cultural Easement · 4 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Historic or Cultural Area | National Park Service | 25 | Restricted |
| Bolivar Nature Park Local Park | Not recorded | 14 | Open |
| Woodpecker Woods Wildlife Sanctuary State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 7 | Open |
Trails & water
2 named trails
Named trails
Unpaved · 0.6 mi
Lower Town Trail0.3 mi
Woodpecker Trail (Red Blaze)0.2 mi
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Lee-Longsworth HouseBuilding · listed 1985
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in Bolivar: April and August
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) | 9.7 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.3 | 14.9 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.0 | 9.4 |
| High (°F) | 41 | 45 | 54 | 66 | 75 | 83 | 87 | 85 | 79 | 67 | 55 | 45 |
| Rain (in) | 2.8 | 2.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 3.3 |
February is the driest month (2.4 in) and July the warmest (highs of 87 °F). 4.3 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 87 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Bolivar →
Next door
Bolivar and its neighbors
Bolivar has the second most mapped trails of the 2 towns around it. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivar | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Harpers Ferry | — 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 Bolivar
Where can I hike in Bolivar?
The longest trail networks: Woodpecker Woods Wildlife Santuary, 0.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Bolivar’s trails?
Woodpecker Woods Wildlife Santuary doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Bolivar?
6,764 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Bolivar or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 15 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Bolivar 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 →