Susquehannock State Forest
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
32,145 acres37 mi of trail
Susquehannock TrailSusquehannock Trail SystemRailroad Grade TrailNew Lick Ridge+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trailheadWebsite ↗
Photo: Nicholas · CC BY 2.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Abbott Township
More than half of Abbott Township’s land is conserved: 72%
72% of Abbott Township’s land is conserved, about 32,345 acres. The biggest trail networks: Susquehannock State Forest (37 mi). 41 miles of mapped trail cross Abbott Township, 0.6 per square mile of land.
Conserved land
72%
32,345 acres · of 70.0 sq mi of land
Trails
41 mi
0.6 per sq mi of land
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
2,418 ft
Cherry Springs Vista
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 Susquehannock State Forest, with 37 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Tioga State Forest
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
171 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Who protects it
32,345 conserved acres
72% of Abbott Township’s land. Who manages Abbott Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources32,345 ac
State Resource Management Area · 32,345 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susquehannock State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 32,172 | Open |
| Tioga State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 172 | Open |
Things to do
6 places to go in Abbott Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Scenic views in Abbott Township
Boone Run VistaIn Susquehannock State Forest
DirectionsPeaks in Abbott Township
Cherry Springs Vista2,418 ft elevation · In Susquehannock State Forest
DirectionsBean Hill2,382 ft elevation
DirectionsBibiana Mountain2,323 ft elevation
DirectionsClub Hill2,260 ft elevation
DirectionsYochum Hill2,146 ft elevation
DirectionsTrails & water
11 named trails and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Horses · 11.7 miUnpaved · 0.6 mi
Susquehannock Trail6.0 mi
Susquehannock Trail System3.8 mi
Railroad Grade Trail3.8 mi
New Lick Ridge3.4 mi
Mount Broadhead Trail System2.1 mi
Switchback Trail0.9 mi
Little Lyman Run0.8 mi
Hopper House0.6 mi
Susquehannock & Mount Broadhead Trail Systems0.5 mi
Lick Ridge Trail?0.2 mi
1 more trails
Welsh Ridge Trail
0.2 miLakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The best walking months in Abbott Township: May, June 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) | 9.5 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.2 | 14.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 31 | 35 | 44 | 58 | 69 | 76 | 80 | 79 | 71 | 59 | 47 | 36 |
| Rain (in) | 3.3 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.5 |
February is the driest month (2.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 80 °F). 4.6 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Abbott Township →
Next door
Abbott Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Stewardson Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| West Branch Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Wharton 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 Abbott Township
Where can I hike in Abbott Township?
The longest trail networks: Susquehannock State Forest, 37 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Abbott Township’s trails?
Susquehannock State Forest and Tioga State Forest don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Abbott Township?
353,258 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Abbott Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 32,330 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Abbott 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 →