Bald Eagle State Forest
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
2,783 acres4 mi of trail
Richfield pathWest Boyer TrailDug trailTar Gap trail+1
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Photo: Erica Sauder · CC BY-SA 3.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Beaver Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Beaver Township
The biggest trail networks: Bald Eagle State Forest (4 mi). 34% of Beaver Township’s land is conserved, about 4,024 acres. 4 acres are parks and preserves, 8.2 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
34%
4,024 acres · of 18.4 sq mi of land
Trails
5.7 mi
0.3 per sq mi of land
Park land
4 ac
8.2 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
19%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
2
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 Bald Eagle State Forest, with 4 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
State Game Lands Number 188
Managed by Pennsylvania Game Commission
663 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Who protects it
4,024 conserved acres
34% of Beaver Township’s land. Who manages Beaver Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources2,783 ac
State fish & wildlife663 ac
Other or Unknown Local Government615 ac
State Resource Management Area · 3,446 acLocal Recreation Area · 611 acLocal Park · 4 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Eagle State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 2,783 | Open |
| State Game Land 188 State Resource Management Area | State fish & wildlife | 663 | Open |
| Beaver Township Open Space Local Recreation Area | Other or Unknown Local Government | 611 | Closed |
| Beaver Luth Ch Picnic Pavilion Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 4 | Open |
Things to do
1 places to go in Beaver Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Campgrounds in Beaver Township
Shady Brook CampgroundFee
DirectionsTrails & water
5 named trails and 2 lakes & rivers
Named trails
West Boyer Trail1.0 mi
Richfield path0.8 mi
Dug trail0.6 mi
Tar Gap trail0.3 mi
Lower Shade Tram Trail0.2 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
History along the way
History →1 place 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.
Dreese's Covered BridgeStructure · listed 1979
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in Beaver Township: April to 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 | 15.1 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 36 | 39 | 49 | 62 | 72 | 80 | 85 | 83 | 75 | 63 | 51 | 40 |
| Rain (in) | 3.2 | 2.5 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 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 85 °F). 4.7 inches fall in September, the wettest month. The climate in Beaver Township →
Next door
Beaver 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| West Perry Township | 31% | 0.7 | 34 | 14% | B+ |
| Adams Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Spring Township | 43% | 1.1 | 812 | 48% | A |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Beaver Township
Where can I hike in Beaver Township?
The longest trail networks: Bald Eagle State Forest, 4 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Beaver Township’s trails?
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.
Is there public land near Beaver Township?
62,622 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Beaver Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 3,474 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Beaver 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 →