Bilger's Rocks
Managed by Bilger's Rocks Association
18 acres0.6 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trailheadWebsite ↗
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Outdoors in Bloom Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Bloom Township
The biggest trail networks: Bilger's Rocks (0.6 mi). 6% of Bloom Township’s land is conserved, about 707 acres. 271 acres are parks and preserves, 530 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
6%
707 acres · of 18.8 sq mi of land
Trails
7.7 mi
0.4 per sq mi of land
Park land
271 ac
530 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
6%
of residents within ½ mile
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 Bilger's Rocks, with 0.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
State Game Lands Number 87
Managed by Pennsylvania Game Commission
430 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Moshannon State Forest
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
306 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Who protects it
707 conserved acres
6% of Bloom Township’s land. Who manages Bloom Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State fish & wildlife430 ac
State natural resources7 ac
Not recorded270 ac
State Resource Management Area · 437 acLocal Park · 270 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Game Land 087 State Resource Management Area | State fish & wildlife | 430 | Open |
| Bilger'S Rocks Park Local Park | Not recorded | 270 | Open |
| Moshannon State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 7 | Open |
Things to do
2 places to go in Bloom Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Bloom Township
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Picnic areas in Bloom Township
1 picnic area without a name on the map.
Trails & water
2 named trails and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 1.0 mi
Duane Spencer Trail0.5 mi
Gated Impassable 4WD Trail0.2 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The best walking months in Bloom Township: 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 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 32 | 36 | 45 | 58 | 69 | 76 | 80 | 79 | 72 | 60 | 48 | 37 |
| Rain (in) | 3.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
February is the driest month (2.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 80 °F). 4.4 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Bloom Township →
Next door
Bloom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloom Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Union Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Penn Township | 26% | 0.4 | 1 | 10% | C+ |
| Pike Township | 12% | 0.3 | 362 | 15% | B+ |
| Brady Township | 3% | 0.1 | 7 | 7% | C− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Bloom Township
Where can I hike in Bloom Township?
The longest trail networks: Bilger's Rocks, 0.6 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Bloom Township’s trails?
Bilger's Rocks and State Game Lands Number 87 don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Bloom Township?
68,945 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Bloom Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 699 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Bloom 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 →