State Game Lands Number 215
Managed by Pennsylvania Game Commission
1,244 acres5.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Lack Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Lack Township
The biggest trail networks: State Game Lands Number 215 (5.1 mi), Tuscarora State Forest (2.6 mi). 16% of Lack Township’s land is conserved, about 5,667 acres. 40 acres are parks and preserves, 64 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
16%
5,667 acres · of 57.0 sq mi of land
Trails
12 mi
0.2 per sq mi of land
Park land
40 ac
64 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
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
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The longest trail network is State Game Lands Number 215, with 5.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Tuscarora State Forest
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
4,394 acres2.6 mi of trail
Birch Run TrailSugar Springs Trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Tuscarora Valley Heritage Days
Park
41 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
5,667 conserved acres
16% of Lack Township’s land. Who manages Lack Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources4,394 ac
State fish & wildlife1,230 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)84 ac
State Resource Management Area · 5,624 acConservation Easement · 84 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscarora State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 4,394 | Open |
| State Game Land 215 State Resource Management Area | State fish & wildlife | 1,230 | Open |
Things to do
2 places to go in Lack Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Lack Township
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Campgrounds in Lack Township
Robinson's Family Campground
DirectionsTrails & water
2 named trails and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Horses · 1.5 miUnpaved · 2.2 mi
Birch Run Trail0.8 mi
Sugar Springs Trail0.7 mi
Lakes & 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
2Tennis
1Basketball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Lack Township: April to 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 | 15.0 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 37 | 40 | 49 | 62 | 72 | 80 | 84 | 82 | 76 | 64 | 52 | 41 |
| Rain (in) | 2.9 | 2.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 3.3 |
February is the driest month (2.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 84 °F). 4.3 inches fall in September, the wettest month. The climate in Lack Township →
Next door
Lack Township and its neighbors
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Toboyne Township81 miFannett Township26 miShirley Township21 miWayne Township19 miTuscarora Township18 miBratton Township18 miLack Township12 miTell Township4.1 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lack Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Toboyne Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Bratton Township | 45% | 0.5 | 4 | 14% | B− |
| Wayne Township | 26% | 0.4 | under 1 | 9% | C+ |
| Tell Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Tuscarora Township | 21% | 0.4 | under 1 | under 1% | C |
| Fannett Township | 11% | 0.4 | under 1 | under 1% | C |
| Shirley Township | 19% | 0.4 | under 1 | 21% | C+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Lack Township
Where can I hike in Lack Township?
The longest trail networks: State Game Lands Number 215, 5.1 miles; Tuscarora State Forest, 2.6 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Lack Township’s trails?
State Game Lands Number 215 and Tuscarora State Forest don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Lack Township?
102,215 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Lack Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 5,692 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Lack 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 →