Loyalsock State Forest
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
9,911 acres59.3 mi of trail
Loyalsock TrailDrift Mine Mountain Bike TrailWorlds End TrailLoyalsock Bridle Trail+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Photo: User:Ruhrfisch · CC BY-SA 3.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Forks Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Forks Township
The biggest trail networks: Loyalsock State Forest (59.3 mi), Worlds End State Park (10.7 mi), Tamarack Run Natural Area (0.7 mi). 41% of Forks Township’s land is conserved, about 11,247 acres. 912 acres are parks and preserves, 2,570 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
41%
11,247 acres · of 43.4 sq mi of land
Trails
75 mi
1.7 per sq mi of land
Park land
912 ac
2,570 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
2%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
1,745 ft
Lambert Hill
Lakes & rivers
2
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 Loyalsock State Forest, with 59.3 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Worlds End State Park
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks
711 acres10.7 mi of trail
Canyon Vista TrailLoyalsock TrailLink TrailHigh Rock Trail+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trailheadWebsite ↗
Tamarack Run Natural Area
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
200 acres0.7 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trail sign
Who protects it
11,247 conserved acres
41% of Forks Township’s land. Who manages Forks Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources9,910 ac
County2,175 ac
State parks710 ac
State Resource Management Area · 9,710 acAgricultural Easement · 2,175 acState Park · 710 acState Conservation Area · 200 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 631 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyalsock State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 9,710 | Open |
| Worlds End State Park State Park | State parks | 710 | Open |
| Tamarack Run Natural Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 200 | Open |
Things to do
46 places to go in Forks Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Swimming spots in Forks Township
1 swimming spot without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Playgrounds in Forks Township
1 playground without a name on the map.
Boat launches in Forks Township
1 boat launch without a name on the map.
Waterfalls in Forks Township
Alpine FallsIn Loyalsock State Forest
DirectionsArmstrong-Rode FallsIn Loyalsock State Forest
DirectionsCold Run WaterfallIn Loyalsock State Forest
DirectionsCottonwood FallsIn Loyalsock State Forest
DirectionsHigh Rock FallsIn Worlds End State Park
DirectionsLee's FallsIn Loyalsock State Forest
DirectionsTamarack FallsIn Loyalsock State Forest
DirectionsPlus 10 waterfalls without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Scenic views in Forks Township
Butternut VistaIn Loyalsock State Forest
DirectionsCold Run VistaIn Loyalsock State Forest
DirectionsHigh Rock VistaIn Worlds End State Park
DirectionsJack's WindowIn Loyalsock State Forest
DirectionsLower Alpine ViewIn Loyalsock State Forest
DirectionsLoyalsock Canyon VistaIn Worlds End State Park
DirectionsProspect RockIn Worlds End State Park
DirectionsUpper Alpine ViewIn Loyalsock State Forest
Directions2 more scenic views
Warren's WindowIn Worlds End State Park
DirectionsWorlds End VistaIn Worlds End State Park
DirectionsPeaks in Forks Township
Lambert Hill1,745 ft elevation
DirectionsWarburton Hill1,745 ft elevation
DirectionsMolyneux Hill1,742 ft elevation
DirectionsWright Hill1,719 ft elevation
DirectionsShrimp Hill1,663 ft elevation
DirectionsPicnic areas in Forks Township
2 picnic areas without a name on the map.
Campgrounds in Forks Township
Family CampingIn Worlds End State Park
DirectionsGroup Tenting Area No. 1In Worlds End State Park
DirectionsGroup Tenting Area No. 2In Worlds End State Park
DirectionsGroup Tenting Area No. 3In Worlds End State Park
DirectionsJakersville CCC CampFee · In Loyalsock State Forest · Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
DirectionsRustic CabinsIn Worlds End State Park
DirectionsPlus 3 campgrounds without a name on the map.
Trails & water
18 named trails and 2 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 9.2 miHorses · 4.0 miUnpaved · 43.6 mi
Loyalsock Trail16.9 mi
Drift Mine Mountain Bike Trail5.7 mi
Worlds End Trail4.7 mi
Canyon Vista Trail4.0 mi
Link Trail2.5 mi
Loyalsock Bridle Trail2.1 mi
High Rock Spur1.7 mi
Cold Run Trail1.4 mi
Double Run Nature Trail1.3 mi
High Rock Trail0.9 mi
8 more trails
Old Route 87
0.9 miEast Branch Trail
0.8 miFlynn Trail
0.8 miBig Run Trail
0.6 miSouth Branch Spur
0.6 miButternut Trail
0.2 miLadder Bypass Trail
0.1 miSones Trail
0.1 miLakes & 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).
Worlds End State Park Family Cabin DistrictDistrict · listed 1987
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in Forks Township: May to 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 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.2 | 14.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 31 | 34 | 42 | 56 | 67 | 74 | 79 | 77 | 70 | 58 | 46 | 35 |
| Rain (in) | 3.0 | 2.4 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
February is the driest month (2.4 in) and July the warmest (highs of 79 °F). 4.7 inches fall in September, the wettest month. The climate in Forks Township →
Next door
Forks Township and its neighbors
Forks Township has the most mapped trails of the 6 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Forks Township75 miShrewsbury Township60 miLaporte Township38 miCherry Township4.3 miElkland Township1.1 miForksville0.1 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forks Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Elkland Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Laporte Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Shrewsbury Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Forksville | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Cherry Township | 4% | 0.1 | under 1 | 13% | C− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Forks Township
Where can I hike in Forks Township?
The longest trail networks: Loyalsock State Forest, 59.3 miles; Worlds End State Park, 10.7 miles; Tamarack Run Natural Area, 0.7 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Forks Township’s trails?
Loyalsock State Forest and Worlds End State Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Forks Township?
141,801 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Forks Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 10,701 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Forks 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 →