Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Photo: Nicholas · CC BY 2.0The biggest trail networks: Bald Eagle State Forest (19.3 mi). 38% of Adams Township’s land is conserved, about 4,931 acres. 7 acres are parks and preserves, 7.9 per 1,000 residents.
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
The longest trail network is Bald Eagle State Forest, with 19.3 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
38% of Adams Township’s land. Who manages Adams Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 186 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Eagle State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 3,260 | Open |
| State Game Land 188 State Resource Management Area | State fish & wildlife | 965 | Open |
| C.F. Walker Lake (Formerly Middle Creek Lake) State Other or Unknown | State fish & wildlife | 513 | Open |
| St Peter's Community Field Local Recreation Area | Other or Unknown Local Government | 7 | Open |
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
3 scenic views without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
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 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.1 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 35 | 39 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 80 | 84 | 82 | 75 | 63 | 51 | 40 |
| Rain (in) | 3.3 | 2.5 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 3.5 |
February is the driest month (2.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 84 °F). 4.7 inches fall in September, the wettest month. The climate in Adams Township →
Adams Township has the second most mapped trails of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Spring Township | 43% | 1.1 | 812 | 48% | A |
| Beaver 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.
The longest trail networks: Bald Eagle State Forest, 19.3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Bald Eagle State Forest and State Game Lands Number 188 don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
102,847 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Adams Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 4,942 of them inside the town line.
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Adams Township neighbors.
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 →