State Game Lands Number 290
Managed by Pennsylvania Game Commission
997 acres3 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto Game Lands 290 Parking
Photo: Jet Lowe · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Reed Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Reed Township
The biggest trail networks: State Game Lands Number 290 (3 mi). 38% of Reed Township’s land is conserved, about 1,460 acres. 11 acres are parks and preserves, 55 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
38%
1,460 acres · of 5.9 sq mi of land
Trails
9.1 mi
1.5 per sq mi of land
Park land
11 ac
55 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
6.4 mi
Lakes & rivers
2
2 boat launches
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 State Game Lands Number 290, with 3 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
1,460 conserved acres
38% of Reed Township’s land. Water is left out: Reed Township has 5.9 square miles of land and 2.6 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Reed Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State fish & wildlife999 ac
National Park Service459 ac
County22 ac
State Resource Management Area · 999 acNational Scenic or Historic Trail · 449 acAgricultural Easement · 22 acConservation Easement · 10 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Game Land 290 State Resource Management Area | State fish & wildlife | 999 | Open |
| Appalachian National Scenic Trail National Scenic or Historic Trail | National Park Service | 449 | Open |
Things to do
4 places to go in Reed Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in Reed Township
2 boat launches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Scenic views in Reed Township
1 scenic view without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Campgrounds in Reed Township
1 campground without a name on the map.
Trails & water
2 named trails and 2 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 2.9 mi
Appalachian National Scenic Trail4.6 mi
Susquehanna Trail0.9 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
6.4 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
6.4 mi
shoulders & shared lanes
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 Reed TownshipStructure · listed 1988
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in Reed 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) | 38 | 41 | 50 | 63 | 73 | 81 | 86 | 84 | 77 | 65 | 53 | 42 |
| Rain (in) | 3.1 | 2.5 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 3.2 | 3.3 |
February is the driest month (2.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 86 °F). 4.4 inches fall in September, the wettest month. The climate in Reed Township →
Next door
Reed Township and its neighbors
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Middle Paxton Township58 miPenn Township50 miHalifax Township14 miReed Township9.1 miWatts Township0.0 miDuncannon0.0 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Penn Township | 44% | 2.4 | 63 | 41% | A |
| Middle Paxton Township | 51% | 1.1 | 171 | 50% | A |
| Watts Township | 6% | under 0.1 | 9 | 12% | C− |
| Duncannon | 2% | under 0.1 | 5 | 83% | C |
| Halifax Township | 14% | 0.5 | 54 | 12% | B+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Reed Township
Where can I hike in Reed Township?
The longest trail networks: State Game Lands Number 290, 3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Reed Township’s trails?
State Game Lands Number 290 doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Reed Township?
6.4 miles of bike routes are on the map: 6.4 of shoulders and shared lanes.
Is there public land near Reed Township?
37,468 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Reed Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,458 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Reed 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 →