Susquehannock State Forest
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
9,751 acres33 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Photo: Nicholas · CC BY 2.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Keating Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Keating Township
The biggest trail networks: Susquehannock State Forest (33 mi), Elk State Forest (1.6 mi). 42% of Keating Township’s land is conserved, about 11,130 acres. 117 acres are parks and preserves, 483 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
42%
11,130 acres · of 41.5 sq mi of land
Trails
70 mi
1.7 per sq mi of land
Park land
117 ac
483 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
2,474 ft
Lookout Mountain
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 Susquehannock State Forest, with 33 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Elk State Forest
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
1,263 acres1.6 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Austin Dam Memorial Park
Park
20 acres0.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
11,130 conserved acres
42% of Keating Township’s land. Who manages Keating Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources11,014 ac
Other or Unknown Local Government115 ac
State Resource Management Area · 11,014 acLocal Park · 115 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susquehannock State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 9,751 | Open |
| Elk State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 1,263 | Open |
| Austin Dam Memorial Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 115 | Open |
Things to do
4 places to go in Keating Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Scenic views in Keating Township
Austin Dam OverlookIn Austin Dam Memorial Park
DirectionsPeaks in Keating Township
Lookout Mountain2,474 ft elevation · In Susquehannock State Forest
DirectionsLookout Mountain Overlook2,425 ft elevation
DirectionsMina Hill2,326 ft elevation
DirectionsTrails & water
1 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The best walking months in Keating Township: May, June, 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 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.2 | 14.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 31 | 34 | 43 | 57 | 69 | 76 | 79 | 78 | 71 | 59 | 46 | 35 |
| Rain (in) | 3.3 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 |
February is the driest month (2.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 79 °F). 4.6 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Keating Township →
Next door
Keating Township and its neighbors
Keating Township has the second most mapped trails of the 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keating Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Roulette Township | 11% | 0.6 | 14 | 36% | B |
| Austin | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Homer Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Portage 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 Keating Township
Where can I hike in Keating Township?
The longest trail networks: Susquehannock State Forest, 33 miles; Elk State Forest, 1.6 miles; Austin Dam Memorial Park, 0.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Keating Township’s trails?
Susquehannock State Forest and Elk State Forest don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Keating Township?
148,254 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Keating Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 11,194 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Keating 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 →