Cook Forest State Park
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks
1,862 acres6 mi of trail
Cook TrailBridle TrailJoyce Kilmer TrailOld Logging Road Trail+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Photo: Doug Kerr · CC BY-SA 2.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Barnett Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Barnett Township
The biggest trail networks: Cook Forest State Park (6 mi), Cherry Creek WMA (2.2 mi), Collin Pines Wilderness Managment Area (2 mi). 27% of Barnett Township’s land is conserved, about 5,934 acres. 2,595 acres are parks and preserves, 7,911 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
27%
5,934 acres · of 34.3 sq mi of land
Trails
16 mi
0.5 per sq mi of land
Park land
2,595 ac
7,911 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
65%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
1,706 ft
Maze Hill
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 Cook Forest State Park, with 6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Cherry Creek WMA
Park
664 acres2.2 mi of trail
Hardwood TrailCherry Creek Trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Collin Pines Wilderness Managment Area
Park
353 acres2 mi of trail
Maple Creek TrailPines Trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Clear Creek State Forest
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
997 acres1.4 mi of trail
Baker Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
All 5 parks & preserves
Cook Forest State Park1,862 acres · 6 mi of trail · Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks
DirectionsCherry Creek WMA664 acres · 2.2 mi of trail
Collin Pines Wilderness Managment Area353 acres · 2 mi of trail
Clear Creek State Forest997 acres · 1.4 mi of trail · Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
DirectionsMaple Creek Public Fishing Area13 acres
Who protects it
5,934 conserved acres
27% of Barnett Township’s land. Who manages Barnett Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Forest Service2,621 ac
State parks2,027 ac
State natural resources996 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits446 ac
Not recorded446 ac
National Forest · 2,621 acState Park · 2,027 acState Resource Management Area · 996 acPrivate Conservation · 892 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny National Forest National Forest | U.S. Forest Service | 2,621 | Open |
| Cook Forest State Park State Park | State parks | 1,871 | Open |
| Clear Creek State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 996 | Open |
| Blue Ridge Forest Private Conservation | Not recorded | 892 | Open |
| Forest Cathedral Natural Area State Park | State parks | 156 | Open |
Things to do
8 places to go in Barnett Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Barnett Township
3 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Boat launches in Barnett Township
Canoe LaunchIn Cook Forest State Park
DirectionsScenic views in Barnett Township
1 scenic view without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Peaks in Barnett Township
Maze Hill1,706 ft elevation
DirectionsFitzgerald Hill1,627 ft elevation
DirectionsPicnic areas in Barnett Township
1 picnic area without a name on the map.
Trails & water
11 named trails
Named trails
Horses · 2.0 miUnpaved · 7.1 mi
Cook Trail2.0 mi
Baker Trail1.9 mi
Bridle Trail1.6 mi
Maple Creek Trail1.2 mi
Hardwood Trail1.2 mi
Joyce Kilmer Trail1.1 mi
Cherry Creek Trail1.0 mi
Pines Trail0.9 mi
Old Logging Road Trail0.6 mi
Indian Trail0.6 mi
1 more trails
Rhodedendron Trail
0.2 miHistory along the way
History →2 places on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service). The map also marks 1 historic points from OpenStreetMap: plaques, memorials and old buildings.
When to get out
The best walking months in Barnett Township: April, 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 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.1 | 14.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 33 | 36 | 46 | 59 | 70 | 77 | 81 | 80 | 73 | 61 | 48 | 38 |
| Rain (in) | 3.3 | 2.6 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.5 |
February is the driest month (2.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 5.0 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Barnett Township →
Next door
Barnett 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnett Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Millstone Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Farmington Township | 21% | 0.7 | 2,861 | 41% | A |
| Jenks Township | 70% | 1.2 | 3 | 6% | B |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Barnett Township
Where can I hike in Barnett Township?
The longest trail networks: Cook Forest State Park, 6 miles; Cherry Creek WMA, 2.2 miles; Collin Pines Wilderness Managment Area, 2 miles; Clear Creek State Forest, 1.4 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Barnett Township’s trails?
Cook Forest State Park and Cherry Creek WMA don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Barnett Township?
142,336 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Barnett Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 6,223 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Barnett 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 →