Susquehannock State Forest
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
60,661 acres54.9 mi of trail
Susquehannock TrailRailroad Grade TrailJamison RunLittle Lyman Run+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Wharton Township
More than half of Wharton Township’s land is conserved: 90%
90% of Wharton Township’s land is conserved, about 65,258 acres. The biggest trail networks: Susquehannock State Forest (54.9 mi), Hammersley Wild Area (34.3 mi), Sproul State Forest (2.5 mi). 452 acres are parks and preserves, 4,859 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
90%
65,258 acres · of 113.2 sq mi of land
Trails
99 mi
0.9 per sq mi of land
Park land
452 ac
4,859 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
1%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
2,415 ft
Pine 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
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The longest trail network is Susquehannock State Forest, with 54.9 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Hammersley Wild Area
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
23,185 acres34.3 mi of trail
Susquehannock TrailTwin Sisters TrailNelson Hollow TrailCow Run Trail+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Sproul State Forest
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
1,153 acres2.5 mi of trail
Doctor Greene TrailParker Hollow TrailLeft Doctor Greene
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Elk State Forest
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
2,783 acres2.4 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Sinnemahoning State Park
Managed by Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks
374 acres0.8 mi of trail
Low Lands Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
All 6 parks & preserves
Susquehannock State Forest60,661 acres · 54.9 mi of trail · Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
DirectionsHammersley Wild Area23,185 acres · 34.3 mi of trail · Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
DirectionsSproul State Forest1,153 acres · 2.5 mi of trail · Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
DirectionsElk State Forest2,783 acres · 2.4 mi of trail · Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
Sinnemahoning State Park374 acres · 0.8 mi of trail · Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks
DirectionsForrest H. Dutlinger Natural Area16 acres · Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
Who protects it
65,258 conserved acres
90% of Wharton Township’s land. Who manages Wharton Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources64,821 ac
State parks439 ac
Not recorded23,175 ac
State Resource Management Area · 64,804 acState Wilderness · 23,177 acState Park · 439 acState Conservation Area · 16 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susquehannock State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 37,675 | Open |
| Hammersley Wild Area State Wilderness | State natural resources | 23,177 | Open |
| Susquehannock State Forest - Hammersley Wild Area State Resource Management Area | Not recorded | 23,175 | Open |
| Elk State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 2,804 | Open |
| Sproul State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 1,149 | Open |
| Sinnemahoning State Park State Park | State parks | 439 | Open |
| Forrest H. Dutlinger Natural Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 16 | Open |
Things to do
7 places to go in Wharton Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Peaks in Wharton Township
Pine Hill2,415 ft elevation · In Susquehannock State Forest
DirectionsElk Lick Knob2,346 ft elevation · In Hammersley Wild Area
DirectionsHorton Run Vista2,270 ft elevation · In Susquehannock State Forest
DirectionsJamison Run Vista2,106 ft elevation · In Susquehannock State Forest
DirectionsCampgrounds in Wharton Township
Hemlock CampgroundFee
DirectionsPlus 2 campgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Trails & water
17 named trails and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 4.6 miHorses · 15.0 miUnpaved · 22.3 mi
Susquehannock Trail16.9 mi
Twin Sisters Trail6.1 mi
Nelson Hollow Trail5.2 mi
Railroad Grade Trail4.8 mi
Cow Run Trail4.2 mi
Jamison Run3.2 mi
Trout Ridge Trail2.2 mi
Little Lyman Run2.2 mi
Bunnel Ridge Trail2.0 mi
Forestry1.7 mi
7 more trails
Doctor Greene Trail
1.3 miParker Hollow Trail
0.9 miRoad Hollow
0.8 miLow Lands Trail
0.6 miSwitchback Trail
0.4 miShinglebolt Trail
0.3 miLeft Doctor Greene
0.2 miLakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The best walking months in Wharton 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 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.2 | 14.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 32 | 36 | 45 | 58 | 70 | 77 | 81 | 79 | 72 | 60 | 47 | 36 |
| Rain (in) | 3.2 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 |
February is the driest month (2.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 4.7 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Wharton Township →
Next door
Wharton Township and its neighbors
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Leidy Township151 miStewardson Township123 miWharton Township99 miPortage Township71 miSummit Township66 miAbbott Township41 miGrove Township25 miSylvania Township13 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wharton Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Leidy 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 | ||||
| Summit Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Portage Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Sylvania Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Stewardson Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Abbott 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 Wharton Township
Where can I hike in Wharton Township?
The longest trail networks: Susquehannock State Forest, 54.9 miles; Hammersley Wild Area, 34.3 miles; Sproul State Forest, 2.5 miles; Elk State Forest, 2.4 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Wharton Township’s trails?
Susquehannock State Forest and Hammersley Wild Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Wharton Township?
408,013 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Wharton Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 65,697 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Wharton 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 →