Consol Energy Powhatan Point Hunting Area
Nature preserve
521 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Salem Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Salem Township
18% of Salem Township’s land is conserved, about 3,004 acres. 2,995 acres are parks and preserves, 3,507 per 1,000 residents. 0.6 miles of mapped trail cross Salem Township.
Conserved land
18%
3,004 acres · of 25.8 sq mi of land
Trails
0.6 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
2,995 ac
3,507 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
25%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
2 boat launches
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
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Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Clarington 254 Park
Nature preserve
258 acres0.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Sunfish Creek State Forest
Nature preserve
139 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
3,004 conserved acres
18% of Salem Township’s land. Who manages Salem Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources2,972 ac
Private owners32 ac
State Conservation Area · 2,972 acPrivate Other or Unknown · 32 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consol Energy Powhatan Point Wildlife Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 2,818 | Open |
| Sunfish Creek State Forest State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 154 | Open |
| American Electric Power - Clarington Private Other or Unknown | Private owners | 32 | Open |
Things to do
2 places to go in Salem Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in Salem Township
2 boat launches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Trails & water
1 lakes & rivers
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Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
2Baseball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Salem Township: 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) | 9.6 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.0 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 9.4 |
| High (°F) | 39 | 42 | 52 | 65 | 74 | 81 | 84 | 83 | 78 | 66 | 53 | 43 |
| Rain (in) | 3.8 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 3.7 |
November is the driest month (3.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 84 °F). 4.6 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Salem Township →
Next door
Salem Township and its neighbors
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Adams Township1.3 miOhio Township1.3 miSwitzerland Township0.8 miSalem Township0.6 miClarington0.0 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Clarington | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Switzerland Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Adams Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Ohio Township | — 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 Salem Township
Where can I hike in Salem Township?
The longest trail networks: Clarington 254 Park, 0.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Salem Township’s trails?
Consol Energy Powhatan Point Hunting Area and Clarington 254 Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Salem Township?
14,451 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Salem Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 2,995 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Salem Township 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 →