Sproul State Forest
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
9,565 acres24.4 mi of trail
Export TrailAmos Branch TrailHomer PowerlineJuneberry Trail+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
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Outdoors in West Keating Township
More than half of West Keating Township’s land is conserved: 57%
57% of West Keating Township’s land is conserved, about 13,820 acres. The biggest trail networks: Sproul State Forest (24.4 mi), State Game Lands Number 321 (18.4 mi), Moshannon State Forest (3.1 mi). 161 acres are parks and preserves, 6,202 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
57%
13,820 acres · of 38.1 sq mi of land
Trails
50 mi
1.3 per sq mi of land
Park land
161 ac
6,202 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
1,663 ft
McCormack Hill
Lakes & rivers
1
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 Sproul State Forest, with 24.4 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
State Game Lands Number 321
Managed by Pennsylvania Game Commission
3,297 acres18.4 mi of trail
Right Turkey FootLeft Turkey FootSection 19 AccessMiddle Turkey Foot+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Moshannon State Forest
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
456 acres3.1 mi of trail
Lower Three RunsSand Rock Trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Elk State Forest
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
530 acres0.3 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
All 5 parks & preserves
Sproul State Forest9,565 acres · 24.4 mi of trail · Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
DirectionsState Game Lands Number 3213,297 acres · 18.4 mi of trail · Pennsylvania Game Commission
DirectionsMoshannon State Forest456 acres · 3.1 mi of trail · Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
Elk State Forest530 acres · 0.3 mi of trail · Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
Lower Jerry Run Natural Area159 acres · Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
Who protects it
13,820 conserved acres
57% of West Keating Township’s land. Who manages West Keating Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources10,586 ac
State fish & wildlife3,235 ac
Not recorded43 ac
State Resource Management Area · 13,705 acState Conservation Area · 159 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. Public access isn’t recorded for 1 of 6 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sproul State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 9,642 | Open |
| State Game Land 321 State Resource Management Area | State fish & wildlife | 3,235 | Open |
| Moshannon State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 454 | Open |
| Elk State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 374 | Open |
| Lower Jerry Run Natural Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 159 | Open |
Things to do
2 places to go in West Keating Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Peaks in West Keating Township
McCormack Hill1,663 ft elevation
DirectionsGrove Hill1,549 ft elevation
DirectionsTrails & water
18 named trails and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 16.0 miHorses · 29.6 miUnpaved · 1.8 mi
Lower Three Runs2.3 mi
Export Trail2.3 mi
Amos Branch Trail2.1 mi
Homer Powerline1.9 mi
Juneberry Trail1.9 mi
Amos Ridge Trail1.9 mi
Right Turkey Foot1.3 mi
Nelson Trail1.3 mi
Dutchmans Trail1.2 mi
Sand Rock Trail1.0 mi
8 more trails
North Fork Trail
0.9 miLeft Turkey Foot
0.8 miBirch Ridge Trail
0.7 miCut Off Trail
0.7 miSection 19 Access
0.6 miMiddle Turkey Foot
0.4 miLR 10
0.3 miFood Plot 1
0.2 miLakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The best walking months in West Keating Township: April to 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 | 14.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 71 | 79 | 83 | 81 | 74 | 62 | 49 | 38 |
| Rain (in) | 2.9 | 2.4 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
February is the driest month (2.4 in) and July the warmest (highs of 83 °F). 4.1 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in West Keating Township →
Next door
West Keating Township and its neighbors
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Burnside Township111 miGibson Township83 miEast Keating Township70 miWest Keating Township50 miKarthaus Township31 miGrove Township25 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Keating Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Burnside Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| East Keating Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Grove Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Karthaus Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Gibson 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 West Keating Township
Where can I hike in West Keating Township?
The longest trail networks: Sproul State Forest, 24.4 miles; State Game Lands Number 321, 18.4 miles; Moshannon State Forest, 3.1 miles; Elk State Forest, 0.3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on West Keating Township’s trails?
Sproul State Forest and State Game Lands Number 321 don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near West Keating Township?
262,644 acres of parks and open public land lie inside West Keating Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 13,880 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from West Keating 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 →