Rothrock State Forest
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
4,719 acres12 mi of trail
Laurel Run TrailPipeline TrailBrumbaugh TrailNicholas Crum Trail+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
East Broad Top Railroad · Photo: Roger Puta · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Todd Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Todd Township
The biggest trail networks: Rothrock State Forest (12 mi), Trough Creek State Park (5.2 mi), State Game Lands Number 67 (3.6 mi). 26% of Todd Township’s land is conserved, about 7,420 acres. 492 acres are parks and preserves, 588 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
26%
7,420 acres · of 44.4 sq mi of land
Trails
25 mi
0.6 per sq mi of land
Park land
492 ac
588 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
2%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
2,293 ft
Round Knob
Lakes & rivers
4
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 Rothrock State Forest, with 12 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Trough Creek State Park
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks
487 acres5.2 mi of trail
Ledges TrailBoulder TrailTerrace Mountain TrailNicholas Crum Trail+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
State Game Lands Number 67
Managed by Pennsylvania Game Commission
1,362 acres3.6 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
State Game Lands Number 121
Managed by Pennsylvania Game Commission
843 acres2.7 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Trough Creek Wild Area
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
153 acres1.3 mi of trail
Brumbaugh TrailTerrace Mountain Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
All 6 parks & preserves
Rothrock State Forest4,719 acres · 12 mi of trail · Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
DirectionsTrough Creek State Park487 acres · 5.2 mi of trail · Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks
DirectionsState Game Lands Number 671,362 acres · 3.6 mi of trail · Pennsylvania Game Commission
DirectionsState Game Lands Number 121843 acres · 2.7 mi of trail · Pennsylvania Game Commission
DirectionsTrough Creek Wild Area153 acres · 1.3 mi of trail · Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
DirectionsRaystown Lake Recreation Area43 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · United States Army Corp of Engineers
DirectionsWho protects it
7,420 conserved acres
26% of Todd Township’s land. Who manages Todd Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources4,719 ac
State fish & wildlife2,178 ac
State parks489 ac
Army Corps of Engineers46 ac
State Resource Management Area · 6,744 acState Park · 489 acState Wilderness · 154 acRecreation Management Area · 46 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rothrock State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 4,565 | Open |
| State Game Land 067 State Resource Management Area | State fish & wildlife | 1,350 | Open |
| State Game Land 121 State Resource Management Area | State fish & wildlife | 828 | Open |
| Trough Creek State Park State Park | State parks | 489 | Open |
| Trough Creek Wild Area State Wilderness | State natural resources | 154 | Open |
| Raystown Recreation Area Recreation Management Area | Army Corps of Engineers | 46 | Open |
Things to do
9 places to go in Todd Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Peaks in Todd Township
Round Knob2,293 ft elevation
DirectionsGrave Mountain2,133 ft elevation
DirectionsRound Mountain1,906 ft elevation
DirectionsBunns Mountain1,886 ft elevation
DirectionsColes Summit1,749 ft elevation
DirectionsBalanced Rock869 ft elevation · In Trough Creek State Park
DirectionsCampgrounds in Todd Township
Hemlock Hideaway CampgroundFee
DirectionsNewburg Family CampgroundFee
DirectionsTrough Creek CampgroundIn Trough Creek State Park
DirectionsTrails & water
17 named trails and 4 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 10.4 miHorses · 12.3 miUnpaved · 8.7 mi
Brumbaugh Trail2.1 mi
Laurel Run Trail1.7 mi
Pipeline Trail1.5 mi
Terrace Mountain Trail1.4 mi
Nicholas Crum Trail1.3 mi
Boulder Trail1.1 mi
Ledges Trail0.9 mi
Clever Trail0.5 mi
Rhododendron Trail0.4 mi
Cleavon Trail0.4 mi
7 more trails
Cass Pipe Trail
0.4 miCopperas Rock Trail
0.4 miDown Under Trail
0.3 miCemetery Trail
0.3 miRaven Rock Trail
0.3 miBalanced Rock Trail
0.2 miAbbot Run Trail
0.1 miLakes & rivers tap for directions
History along the way
History →3 places on the National Register, one a National Historic Landmark
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service). The map also marks 1 historic points from OpenStreetMap: plaques, memorials and old buildings.
When to get out
The best walking months in Todd Township: April and June 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 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 36 | 40 | 49 | 62 | 72 | 79 | 84 | 82 | 75 | 63 | 51 | 41 |
| Rain (in) | 2.8 | 2.4 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.1 |
February is the driest month (2.4 in) and July the warmest (highs of 84 °F). 4.1 inches fall in September, the wettest month. The climate in Todd Township →
Next door
Todd Township and its neighbors
Todd Township has the second most mapped trails of the 8 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Penn Township39 miTodd Township25 miCass Township17 miCarbon Township11 miHopewell Township10 miLincoln Township9.9 miWood Township4.8 miClay Township2.4 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Lincoln Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Cass Township | 20% | 0.5 | 29 | under 1% | B |
| Clay Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Hopewell Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Carbon Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Penn Township | 68% | 1.4 | 12 | under 1% | B+ |
| Wood 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 Todd Township
Where can I hike in Todd Township?
The longest trail networks: Rothrock State Forest, 12 miles; Trough Creek State Park, 5.2 miles; State Game Lands Number 67, 3.6 miles; State Game Lands Number 121, 2.7 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Todd Township’s trails?
Rothrock State Forest and Trough Creek State Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Todd Township?
86,416 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Todd Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 7,446 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Todd 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 →