Moshannon State Forest
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
3,077 acres7.6 mi of trail
Coupler Run LoopPanther RunPanther Run LoopHemlock Loop+1
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Photo: Richard Steven Levine · CC BY-SA 4.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Union Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Union Township
The biggest trail networks: Moshannon State Forest (7.6 mi), State Game Lands Number 331 (1.3 mi). 18% of Union Township’s land is conserved, about 3,562 acres. 6 acres are parks and preserves, 7.1 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
18%
3,562 acres · of 31.2 sq mi of land
Trails
12 mi
0.4 per sq mi of land
Park land
6 ac
7.1 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
22%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
3
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 Moshannon State Forest, with 7.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
State Game Lands Number 331
Managed by Pennsylvania Game Commission
482 acres1.3 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Who protects it
3,562 conserved acres
18% of Union Township’s land. Who manages Union Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources3,075 ac
State fish & wildlife481 ac
Other or Unknown Local Government6 ac
State Resource Management Area · 3,556 acLocal Park · 6 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moshannon State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 3,075 | Open |
| State Game Land 331 State Resource Management Area | State fish & wildlife | 481 | Open |
| Rockton Community Park Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 6 | Open |
Things to do
2 places to go in Union Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Union Township
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Scenic views in Union Township
1 scenic view without a name on the map.
Trails & water
5 named trails and 3 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 5.8 miHorses · 5.8 miUnpaved · 2.3 mi
Coupler Run Loop2.4 mi
Panther Run1.1 mi
Panther Run Loop1.0 mi
Hemlock Loop0.6 mi
Tar Kiln Spring Trail0.4 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
1Baseball
1Basketball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Union Township: 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) | 32 | 35 | 45 | 58 | 69 | 76 | 79 | 78 | 71 | 60 | 47 | 36 |
| Rain (in) | 3.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 |
February is the driest month (2.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 79 °F). 4.5 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Union Township →
Next door
Union Township and its neighbors
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Huston Township78 miSandy Township32 miPine Township30 miUnion Township12 miBloom Township7.7 miBrady Township4.3 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Bloom Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Brady Township | 3% | 0.1 | 7 | 7% | C− |
| Pine Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Huston Township | 66% | 1.2 | 1,568 | 46% | A |
| Sandy Township | 12% | 0.6 | 53 | 18% | B+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Union Township
Where can I hike in Union Township?
The longest trail networks: Moshannon State Forest, 7.6 miles; State Game Lands Number 331, 1.3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Union Township’s trails?
Moshannon State Forest and State Game Lands Number 331 don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Union Township?
103,670 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Union Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 3,611 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Union 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 →