Clear Creek State Forest
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
1,000 acres10.2 mi of trail
Kennerdell TrailDennison Run TrailSouth TrailOverlook Trail+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto Seasonal ParkingWebsite ↗
Photo: PennDOT · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Clinton Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Clinton Township
The biggest trail networks: Clear Creek State Forest (10.2 mi), State Game Lands Number 39 (3.6 mi). 10% of Clinton Township’s land is conserved, about 1,884 acres. 21 miles of mapped trail cross Clinton Township, 0.7 per square mile of land.
Conserved land
10%
1,884 acres · of 28.4 sq mi of land
Trails
21 mi
0.7 per sq mi of land
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
1,460 ft
Eakin 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 Clear Creek State Forest, with 10.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
State Game Lands Number 39
Managed by Pennsylvania Game Commission
878 acres3.6 mi of trail
Kennerdell TrailWire TrailDennison Run Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Who protects it
1,884 conserved acres
10% of Clinton Township’s land. Who manages Clinton Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources1,011 ac
State fish & wildlife878 ac
State Resource Management Area · 1,889 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 1,011 | Open |
| State Game Land 039 State Resource Management Area | State fish & wildlife | 878 | Open |
Things to do
14 places to go in Clinton Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in Clinton Township
Private Boat Launch, No Kayaks or CanoesFee
DirectionsScenic views in Clinton Township
Dennison Point OverlookIn Clear Creek State Forest
DirectionsPeaks in Clinton Township
Eakin Hill1,460 ft elevation
DirectionsPine Hill1,457 ft elevation
DirectionsSummit Hill1,421 ft elevation
DirectionsPlus 6 peaks without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Campgrounds in Clinton Township
Marlowe's Scenic River CampgroundFee
DirectionsPlus 2 campgrounds without a name on the map.
Trails & water
10 named trails
Named trails
Open to bikes · 7.4 miHorses · 9.2 miUnpaved · 14.2 mi
Kennerdell Trail2.3 mi
Dennison Run Trail1.5 mi
South Trail1.1 mi
Overlook Trail1.1 mi
River Trail1.0 mi
Iron Furnace Trail0.6 mi
Blunder Trail0.5 mi
South Goat Trail0.4 mi
Wire Trail0.2 mi
Goat Trail0.1 mi
History 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 Clinton 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) | 34 | 37 | 47 | 60 | 71 | 78 | 82 | 81 | 74 | 62 | 49 | 38 |
| Rain (in) | 3.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 |
February is the driest month (2.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 4.9 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Clinton Township →
Next door
Clinton Township and its neighbors
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Victory Township49 miRockland Township22 miClinton Township21 miIrwin Township8.5 miKennerdell7.0 miScrubgrass Township5.8 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Scrubgrass Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Kennerdell | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Rockland Township | 2% | 0.4 | 52 | 3% | C+ |
| Irwin Township | 4% | 0.3 | under 1 | under 1% | C− |
| Victory 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 Clinton Township
Where can I hike in Clinton Township?
The longest trail networks: Clear Creek State Forest, 10.2 miles; State Game Lands Number 39, 3.6 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Clinton Township’s trails?
Clear Creek State Forest and State Game Lands Number 39 don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Clinton Township?
29,186 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Clinton Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,719 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Clinton 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 →