State Game Lands Number 287
Managed by Pennsylvania Game Commission
945 acres2.3 mi of trail
T566
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Photo: Generic1139 · CC BY-SA 3.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Madison Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Madison Township
The biggest trail networks: State Game Lands Number 287 (2.3 mi). 5% of Madison Township’s land is conserved, about 1,018 acres. 73 acres are parks and preserves, 73 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
5%
1,018 acres · of 30.0 sq mi of land
Trails
8.4 mi
0.3 per sq mi of land
Park land
73 ac
73 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
25%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
8.4 mi
8.4 mi paths
Lakes & rivers
4
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 State Game Lands Number 287, with 2.3 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
1,018 conserved acres
5% of Madison Township’s land. Who manages Madison Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State fish & wildlife948 ac
Other or Unknown Local Government3 ac
Not recorded67 ac
State Resource Management Area · 948 acPrivate Recreation or Education · 67 acLocal Park · 3 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Game Land 287 State Resource Management Area | State fish & wildlife | 948 | Open |
| Armstrong Trail Private Recreation or Education | Not recorded | 67 | Open |
| Craig Reunion Grounds Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 3 | Open |
Things to do
1 places to go in Madison Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in Madison Township
1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Trails & water
2 named trails and 4 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 2.1 mi
T5661.8 mi
State Route 10070.1 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
8.4 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
8.4 mi
off-road bike paths
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Allegheny River Lock and Dam No. 9Structure · listed 2000
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in Madison 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 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 34 | 38 | 47 | 61 | 71 | 79 | 82 | 81 | 74 | 62 | 50 | 39 |
| Rain (in) | 3.4 | 2.7 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.5 |
February is the driest month (2.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 4.9 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Madison Township →
Next door
Madison Township and its neighbors
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Pine Township39 miWashington Township15 miPorter Township8.9 miMadison Township8.4 miMahoning Township5.2 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Pine Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Porter Township | under 1% | 0.2 | 77 | 34% | C+ |
| Washington Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Mahoning Township | 7% | 0.2 | 4 | 18% | C |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Madison Township
Where can I hike in Madison Township?
The longest trail networks: State Game Lands Number 287, 2.3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Madison Township’s trails?
State Game Lands Number 287 doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Madison Township?
8.4 miles of bike routes are on the map: 8.4 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Madison Township?
11,343 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Madison Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,023 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Madison 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 →