Susquehannock State Forest
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
562 acres0.7 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Photo: Michlaovic · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Austin
Few parks or trails are on the map in Austin
The biggest trail networks: Susquehannock State Forest (0.7 mi). 22% of Austin’s land is conserved, about 562 acres. 1 acre is park or preserve, 1.5 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
22%
562 acres · of 4.0 sq mi of land
Trails
7.3 mi
1.8 per sq mi of land
Park land
1 ac
1.5 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
41%
of residents within ½ mile
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 0.7 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
562 conserved acres
22% of Austin’s land. Who manages Austin’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources562 ac
State Resource Management Area · 562 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susquehannock State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 562 | Open |
Things to do
1 places to go in Austin
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Austin
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
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
3Baseball
1Basketball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Austin DamSite · listed 1987
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in Austin: May, August and September
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) | 32 | 36 | 45 | 58 | 70 | 77 | 81 | 79 | 72 | 60 | 47 | 36 |
| Rain (in) | 3.2 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
February is the driest month (2.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 4.6 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Austin →
Next door
Austin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Portage Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Sylvania Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Keating 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 Austin
Where can I hike in Austin?
The longest trail networks: Susquehannock State Forest, 0.7 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Austin’s trails?
Susquehannock State Forest and Austin Town Square don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Austin?
132,026 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Austin or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 570 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Austin 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 →