Loyalsock State Forest
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
6,172 acres1.7 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Photo: Nicholas A. Tonelli · CC BY 2.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Lewis Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Lewis Township
The biggest trail networks: Loyalsock State Forest (1.7 mi). 36% of Lewis Township’s land is conserved, about 8,425 acres. 99 acres are parks and preserves, 101 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
36%
8,425 acres · of 37.1 sq mi of land
Trails
5.3 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
99 ac
101 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
60%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
2,142 ft
Sugarcamp Mountain
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 Loyalsock State Forest, with 1.7 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
State Game Lands Number 133
Managed by Pennsylvania Game Commission
2,162 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Trout Run Park
Park
33 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
8,425 conserved acres
36% of Lewis Township’s land. Who manages Lewis Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources6,171 ac
State fish & wildlife2,168 ac
Other or Unknown Local Government28 ac
Not recorded59 ac
State Resource Management Area · 8,338 acLocal Other or Unknown · 59 acLocal Park · 28 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyalsock State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 6,171 | Open |
| State Game Land 133 State Resource Management Area | State fish & wildlife | 2,168 | Open |
| Fema Flood Buyout (County Or Municipal Owned) Local Other or Unknown | Not recorded | 59 | Open |
| Trout Run Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 28 | Open |
Things to do
7 places to go in Lewis Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Lewis Township
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Peaks in Lewis Township
Sugarcamp Mountain2,142 ft elevation · In Loyalsock State Forest
DirectionsNarrow Mountain2,113 ft elevation · In Loyalsock State Forest
DirectionsCornwell Mountain1,860 ft elevation
DirectionsHanlon Mountain1,847 ft elevation
DirectionsBobst Mountain1,742 ft elevation
DirectionsCampgrounds in Lewis Township
Camp Susque
DirectionsTrails & water
2 lakes & rivers
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
1Basketball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Bridge in Lewis TownshipStructure · listed 1988
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in Lewis 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) | 9.5 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.2 | 14.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 32 | 36 | 45 | 58 | 70 | 77 | 81 | 80 | 72 | 61 | 48 | 37 |
| Rain (in) | 3.2 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
February is the driest month (2.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 4.7 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Lewis Township →
Next door
Lewis Township and its neighbors
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McIntyre Township60 miCogan House Township46 miCascade Township37 miGamble Township31 miLewis Township5.3 miHepburn Township1.4 miLycoming Township1.4 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| McIntyre Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Hepburn Township | 1% | 0.1 | 29 | 37% | C |
| Cogan House Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Gamble Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Lycoming Township | 2% | 0.1 | 22 | 38% | C+ |
| Cascade 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 Lewis Township
Where can I hike in Lewis Township?
The longest trail networks: Loyalsock State Forest, 1.7 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Lewis Township’s trails?
Loyalsock State Forest and State Game Lands Number 133 don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Lewis Township?
88,193 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Lewis Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 8,482 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Lewis 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 →