State Game Lands Number 108
Managed by Pennsylvania Game Commission
3,581 acres11.6 mi of trail
Deer Trail
Dogs allowed
Directionsto the parking lot
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Chest Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Chest Township
The biggest trail networks: State Game Lands Number 108 (11.6 mi). 25% of Chest Township’s land is conserved, about 4,683 acres. 348 acres are parks and preserves, 688 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
25%
4,683 acres · of 28.7 sq mi of land
Trails
118 mi
4.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
348 ac
688 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
16%
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
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The longest trail network is State Game Lands Number 108, with 11.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
State Game Lands Number 120
Managed by Pennsylvania Game Commission
699 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Prince Gallitzin State Park
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks
310 acres0.2 mi of trail
McDermott Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Who protects it
4,683 conserved acres
25% of Chest Township’s land. Who manages Chest Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State fish & wildlife4,268 ac
State parks346 ac
County190 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits21 ac
Not recorded44 ac
State Resource Management Area · 4,268 acState Park · 364 acAgricultural Easement · 233 acState Other or Unknown · 5 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 69 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Game Land 108 State Resource Management Area | State fish & wildlife | 3,555 | Open |
| State Game Land 120 State Resource Management Area | State fish & wildlife | 718 | Open |
| Prince Gallitzin State Park State Park | State parks | 364 | Open |
Things to do
7 places to go in Chest Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Picnic areas in Chest Township
Mechanic's Shanty
DirectionsPlus 1 picnic area without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Campgrounds in Chest Township
Clayworks CampgroundRock Run Recreation
DirectionsLocust Grove CampgroundRock Run Recreation
DirectionsPines CampgroundRock Run Recreation
DirectionsRed Oak CampgroundRock Run Recreation
DirectionsSattleback CampgroundRock Run Recreation
DirectionsTrails & water
25 named trails and 2 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 9.9 mi
Single Track A (Black)7.0 mi
Rhino Path (Green)6.2 mi
Inner Loop (Green)5.7 mi
Outer Loop (Black)4.3 mi
Outer Loop (Blue)4.2 mi
Pine Lane (Blue)2.0 mi
Upper Briar Path (Black)2.0 mi
5 (Blue)1.9 mi
Barrens 36 Connector Road (Green)1.8 mi
Flat Rock (Blue)1.5 mi
15 more trails
11 (Green)
1.5 mi12 (Blue)
1.5 miRock Den (Black)
1.4 miRadio Road (Green)
1.3 miLower Terrace Road (Green)
1.3 miRogue's Path (Blue)
1.3 miCoal Haul Road (Green)
1.2 miFlat Rock (Green)
1.2 mi8 (Blue)
1.2 miBlue Lagoon Boulevard (Green)
1.2 miLong Road (Green)
1.2 mi10 (Green)
1.1 miPlay Pond Path (Blue)
1.0 mi2 (Black)
1.0 miLower Briar Path (Black)
1.0 miLakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The best walking months in Chest Township: May 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) | 9.6 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.1 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 33 | 37 | 45 | 59 | 69 | 77 | 81 | 79 | 72 | 61 | 48 | 38 |
| Rain (in) | 3.2 | 2.7 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 3.4 |
February is the driest month (2.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 4.4 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Chest Township →
Next door
Chest Township and its neighbors
Chest Township has the most mapped trails of the 3 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Elder Township | 12% | 0.1 | under 1 | 11% | C− |
| White 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 Chest Township
Where can I hike in Chest Township?
The longest trail networks: State Game Lands Number 108, 11.6 miles; Prince Gallitzin State Park, 0.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Chest Township’s trails?
OpenStreetMap records dogs as welcome at State Game Lands Number 108. For the rest, check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Chest Township?
50,420 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Chest Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 4,643 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Chest 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 →