Elk State Forest
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
3,403 acres12.2 mi of trail
Bucktail PathWiley Trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Photo: Nicholas · CC BY 2.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Portage Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Portage Township
The biggest trail networks: Elk State Forest (12.2 mi), Sizerville State Park (0.5 mi). 39% of Portage Township’s land is conserved, about 3,591 acres. 178 acres are parks and preserves, 1,356 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
39%
3,591 acres · of 14.4 sq mi of land
Trails
20 mi
1.4 per sq mi of land
Park land
178 ac
1,356 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
63%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
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 Elk State Forest, with 12.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Sizerville State Park
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks
149 acres0.5 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Bucktail State Park Natural Area
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
236 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
3,591 conserved acres
39% of Portage Township’s land. Who manages Portage Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources3,403 ac
State parks385 ac
Other or Unknown Local Government39 ac
Not recorded471 ac
State Resource Management Area · 3,403 acState Park · 621 acState Conservation Area · 236 acLocal Park · 39 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 3,167 | Open |
| Bucktail State Park State Park | State parks | 472 | Open |
| Bucktail State Park Natural Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 236 | Open |
| Elk State Forest - Bucktail State Park Natural Area State Resource Management Area | Not recorded | 236 | Open |
| Sizerville State Park State Park | State parks | 149 | Open |
| Sizerville Rd Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 39 | Open |
Trails & water
2 named trails and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 1.0 miHorses · 1.0 miUnpaved · 4.1 mi
Bucktail Path1.0 mi
Wiley Trail1.0 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
2Baseball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Portage 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 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.2 | 14.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 33 | 37 | 46 | 60 | 71 | 78 | 82 | 81 | 73 | 61 | 48 | 37 |
| Rain (in) | 3.1 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.2 |
February is the driest month (2.4 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 4.4 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Portage Township →
Next door
Portage Township and its neighbors
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Lumber Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Shippen Township | 45% | 1.4 | 1 | 3% | B− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Portage Township
Where can I hike in Portage Township?
The longest trail networks: Elk State Forest, 12.2 miles; Sizerville State Park, 0.5 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Portage Township’s trails?
Elk State Forest and Sizerville State Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Portage Township?
193,287 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Portage Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 3,565 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Portage Township neighbors.
Share a tip
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 →