The interactive gis map uses geographic information systems to create a map that does not need to be downloaded and features driving directions, searchable park amenities, and customizable maps please note that the background maps are maintained by a variety of public sources and driving. Railstotrails conservancy the nations largest trails. Map of the union canal in swatara state park pdf interactive gis map. Swatara rail trail is ten miles in length from the lickdale. Trail map of the swatara rail trail from lickdale rd. New zealands original great ride, open all year round. Swatara rail trail swatara state park hike it baby. Swatara rail trail lebanon, pennsylvania park facebook.
Swatara creek river water trail trail map trail guide text water trails index. The park also contains the historic union canal and locks, the bordner cabin, and the swatara rail trail. Running along the southeastern side of swatara state park, bear hole trail previously old state road is a wide, rolling trail for hiking and biking. Enjoy central otagos big skies, distinctive landscape and famous southern hospitality.
Swatara state park bridge closed swopes valley trailhead lickdale trailhead 8 7 6 twin grove private golf course 3 4 outhern p p swatara furnace interchange exit 90 r. Swatara state park is a singletrack mountain bike trail in lickdale, pennsylvania. At one section the trail is actually an abandoned paved road. The swatara rail trail extends 1o miles from lickdale interchange exit 90 of. Best walking trails in swatara state park alltrails. From swatara rail trail, jonestown, lebanon county to swatara rail trail, pine grove, schuylkill county, pennsylvania no description provided. Railsto trails conservancy rtc is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors to build healthier places for healthier people. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. I made a quick return trip to the car to put away my digging tools then started out on an eleven mile circuit that combined bear hole trail, a bit of the appalachian trail, and return on swatara rail trail. Swatara state park mountain bike trail in lickdale. It doesnt appear on the trail map, but i think the best places to. Mountain bikes are also permitted on swatara rail trail. I was the only one in the park it seemed until about ten when folks started showing up with their dogs, bikes, and horses. Swatara state park consists of 3,520acres of rolling fields and woodlands, and offers hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and boating on the swatara creek.
This trail is good for crosscountry skiing with adequate snowfall. An 11 mile loop can be completed by using swatara rail trail and bear hole trail and crossing the creek at the waterville bridge and the swopes valley road. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from april until october. Click here for a printable pdf file of the lebanon valley rail trail map click here for a printable pdf file of the conewago rec trail map 1. Swatara state park is a 3,515acre 1,422 ha pennsylvania state park in bethel, swatara and. The swatara rail trail stretches 10 miles along swatara creek from the interstate 81 pine grove interchange almost to lickdale, revealing remnants of both the canal and the railroad along the way.