Sproul State Forest
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
45,895 acres114.5 mi of trail
Donut Hole TrailThree Ridge TrailLaurelly Fork TrailBenson Trail+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Photo: Ruhrfisch · CC BY-SA 3.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Chapman Township
More than half of Chapman Township’s land is conserved: 79%
79% of Chapman Township’s land is conserved, about 50,908 acres. The biggest trail networks: Sproul State Forest (114.5 mi), Susquehannock State Forest (13 mi), Bucktail State Park Natural Area (4.5 mi). 324 acres are parks and preserves, 306 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
79%
50,908 acres · of 100.1 sq mi of land
Trails
139 mi
1.4 per sq mi of land
Park land
324 ac
306 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
62%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
1,808 ft
Summerson Mountain
Lakes & rivers
3
2 beaches · 1 boat launch
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
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The longest trail network is Sproul State Forest, with 114.5 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Susquehannock State Forest
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
3,248 acres13 mi of trail
Susquehannock TrailDonut Hole TrailLebo TrailLecox Ridge Trail+1
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Bucktail State Park Natural Area
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
1,932 acres4.5 mi of trail
Humble Hill TrailHyner View TrailCliffhanger TrailHuff Run Trail+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Tiadaghton State Forest
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
1,069 acres1.8 mi of trail
Baldwin Point TrailBlack Forest TrailGame Refuge Trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Hyner Run State Park
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks
173 acres1.2 mi of trail
Jack Paulhamus / GARBY Trail (Donut Hole Trail)Donut Hole Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Hyner View State Park
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks
48 acres1 mi of trail
Hyner View TrailLigenza TrailHumble Hill Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
All 7 parks & preserves
Sproul State Forest45,895 acres · 114.5 mi of trail · Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
DirectionsSusquehannock State Forest3,248 acres · 13 mi of trail · Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
Bucktail State Park Natural Area1,932 acres · 4.5 mi of trail · Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
DirectionsTiadaghton State Forest1,069 acres · 1.8 mi of trail · Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
Hyner Run State Park173 acres · 1.2 mi of trail · Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks
DirectionsHyner View State Park48 acres · 1 mi of trail · Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks
DirectionsKeller and Darby Memorial Park3 acres
DirectionsWho protects it
50,908 conserved acres
79% of Chapman Township’s land. Who manages Chapman Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources50,642 ac
State parks2,175 ac
State fish & wildlife36 ac
Other or Unknown Local Government4 ac
Not recorded4,199 ac
State Resource Management Area · 50,641 acState Park · 4,116 acState Conservation Area · 2,258 acState Other or Unknown · 36 acLocal Park · 4 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. Public access isn’t recorded for 1 of 14 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sproul State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 44,113 | Open |
| Bucktail State Park State Park | State parks | 3,883 | Open |
| Susquehannock State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 3,268 | Open |
| Bucktail State Park Natural Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 2,258 | Open |
| Sproul State Forest - Bucktail State Park Natural Area State Resource Management Area | Not recorded | 2,190 | Open |
| Tiadaghton State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 1,070 | Open |
| Hyner Run State Park State Park | State parks | 185 | Open |
| Hyner View State Park State Park | State parks | 48 | Open |
| Young Womans Creek State Other or Unknown | State fish & wildlife | 28 | Open |
| North Bend Access State Other or Unknown | State fish & wildlife | 6 | Open |
2 smaller protected places aren’t shown.
Things to do
8 places to go in Chapman Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Chapman Township
2 beaches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Boat launches in Chapman Township
North Bend Boat Launch
DirectionsFishing spots in Chapman Township
1 fishing spot without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Scenic views in Chapman Township
Hyner ViewIn Hyner View State Park
DirectionsPeaks in Chapman Township
Summerson Mountain1,808 ft elevation
DirectionsPicnic areas in Chapman Township
1 picnic area without a name on the map.
Campgrounds in Chapman Township
Hyner Run State Park CampgroundIn Hyner Run State Park · DCNR
DirectionsTrails & water
25 named trails and 3 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 68.8 miHorses · 76.9 miUnpaved · 41.0 mi
Donut Hole Trail7.1 mi
Susquehannock Trail5.0 mi
Three Ridge Trail3.9 mi
Laurelly Fork Trail3.5 mi
Benson Trail3.5 mi
Jack Paulhamus / GARBY Trail (Donut Hole Trail)3.5 mi
Bull Run Trail3.2 mi
Dug Road Trail3.1 mi
Mudlick Trail2.9 mi
Beechwood Trail2.8 mi
15 more trails
Flat Ridge Trail
2.5 miShingle Branch
2.4 miShaney Brook Trail
2.2 miLittle McCloskey Trail
2.1 miFye Camp Trail
1.9 miLong Fork Trail
1.8 miColeman Trail
1.7 miDark Hollow Trail
1.7 miStout Hollow
1.6 miBig Slide Hollow Trail
1.6 miMcClure Ridge Trail
1.5 miPatchell Trail
1.5 miBear Pen Hollow Trail
1.5 miDry Hollow Trail E
1.5 miMuschino North
1.5 miLakes & rivers tap for directions
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
4Tennis
2Softball
1Football
1Baseball
1Basketball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Chapman Township: May, June and 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) | 9.5 | 10.6 | 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 | 59 | 70 | 77 | 81 | 79 | 72 | 60 | 48 | 37 |
| Rain (in) | 3.2 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
February is the driest month (2.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 4.5 inches fall in September, the wettest month. The climate in Chapman Township →
Next door
Chapman Township and its neighbors
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Brown Township157 miLeidy Township151 miChapman Township139 miGrugan Township125 miStewardson Township123 miNoyes Township108 miMcHenry Township63 miRenovo0.0 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Renovo | 2% | under 0.1 | 12 | 99% | C+ |
| Leidy Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Noyes Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Stewardson Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| McHenry Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Grugan Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Brown 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 Chapman Township
Where can I hike in Chapman Township?
The longest trail networks: Sproul State Forest, 114.5 miles; Susquehannock State Forest, 13 miles; Bucktail State Park Natural Area, 4.5 miles; Tiadaghton State Forest, 1.8 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Chapman Township’s trails?
Sproul State Forest and Susquehannock State Forest don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Chapman Township?
434,712 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Chapman Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 51,146 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Chapman 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 →