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About the NW River TrailThe Northwest Lancaster County River Trail is a fourteen-mile, multi-use, recreation trail along the Susquehanna River. The trail spans five municipalities on land owned by several local governments and agencies. Please contact the appropriate trail manager with questions or concerns:
Columbia Borough: 717-684-2467Conoy Township: 717-367-4927
East Donegal Township: 717-426-3167Marietta Borough: 717-426-4143
Lancaster County Dept. of Parks & Recreation: 717-299-8215Emergencies: Call 911
General Information—Call Columbia Crossing: 717-449-5607
Rules of the TrailRules of the Trail • Enjoy the trail at your own risk. The trail is open year round, dawn to dusk, conditions permitting.
• Motorized vehicles are prohibited except for emergency and maintenance vehicles.
• The trail is available for walking, bicycling, jogging, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing
• Pets must be kept on a leash at all times. Owners are responsible for removing all pet waste.
• Keep the trail clean – carry out all waste. • Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. • Use caution when crossing bridges, roads, and railways, because they are actively used.
• Stay to the right on the trail and warn when passing. • Please do not disturb natural habitats. • Discharging of weapons on or from the trail is prohibited. Hunting may be permitted on adjacent lands.
• Other borough, township, or park ordinances shall be in effect.
*Individuals with mobility disabilities should refer to the trail’s ADA accessibility policy regarding the use of powered mobility devices on the trail. This policy is available at municipal offices and on Lancaster County’s website at: http://web.co.lancaster.pa.us/DocumentCenter.
Discover Lancaster County’s Scenic Northwest Waterfront
Columbia—The largest of three river towns, Columbia is home to museums, antique shops, restaurants, and a beautiful market house. The trail’s southern gateway is the Columbia Crossing River Trails Center, managed by Susquehanna National Heritage Area for Columbia Borough. On the waterfront in Columbia River Park, the trails center has recreation informaton for the river regon, exhibits, and public programs. Visitors also get a close-up look at the 1930 Veterans Memorial Bridge, along with the piers of a covered bridge burned in the Civil War to stop a Confederate invasion. Chickies Rock County Park— At the south end of this 420+ acre park, trail travelers pass through Point Rock Tunnel, an abandoned railroad route carved through 180 feet of solid rock. At the north end of the park you’ll find Chickies Rock towering 220 feet. This vertical quartzite outcropping popular with climbers.
Marietta—Steps from the trail in the river town of Marietta are beautiful historic buildings and many great restaurants, pubs, and shops. Historically, Marietta was known for its canal, lumber yards, and pig iron furnaces. Along the
trail is the Musselman-Vesta Iron Furnace Center, the office building for a furnace operation from 1868 to the 1920’s. The building is now managed by Rivertownes PA USA as a public education center about the area’s iron-making heritage.
East Donegal Township—This section of trail runs through scenic river woodlands and farmland. A long trail section traverses Riverfront Park, a key visitor access point that boasts beautiful views of the Susquehanna. The park offers a large pavilion,
promenade, boat ramp, and places for picnicking and exploring nature. On the concrete base of the pavilion a beautiful mosaic faces the waterfront.
Conoy Township—Just off the northern reach of the trail are the communities of Bainbridge and Falmouth as well as some scenic views. The scenic James D. Warner Passageway, which takes trail users under the Shocks Mill Railroad Bridge, was constructed by Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority. From concept to construction, LCSWMA has been and continues to be a valued partner of the NW River Trail.
Around mile marker nine, the White Cliffs of Conoy offer a unique riverfront moonscape of tailings from an old limestone quarry. Beyond the town of Bainbridge, Lancaster Conservancy has created
the Falmouth Forest Garden where crop-producing native perennials like pawpaws, walnut, cherry, and elderberry are planted. Views of Conewago Falls, river potholes and the York Haven Dam await visitors to the trail’s northern trailhead at Falmouth, which is famous for its annual goat races.
Explore the natural and heritage sites on the trail! Go to bit.ly/NWRTHeritage for an interactive map with over thirty stops to check out while you hike or bike.
Susquehanna National Heritage Area is a regional non-profit organization advancing a vision for the Susquehanna River as a national destination for
cultural discovery and outdoor adventure.www.SusquehannaHeritage.org
NORTHWEST RIVER TRAIL GUIDE
SNHA 6-20
Keener Road
Beat
tys
Tollg
ate
Road
Doneg
al Springs Road
Vine
gar Ferr
y Road
Old
Col
ebro
ok R
oad
Kin
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hook
Ro
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Kames Hi ll
Roa
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Maytow
n Road
Lanc aster AvenueColumbia P
ike
Marietta Pike
Ande
rson
Ferry
Roa
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Second Street
Mayto
wn
R oad
MainStreet
Main Street
Turnpike Road
Bair Road
Amosite Road
Chickies H
ill Road
Ore
Min
e Ro
ad
Water Street
Front Street
Wrights Ferry Bridge
Shocks MillRR Bridge
3rd Street
Waln
ut Stre
et
Race Street
Front Street
E Market Street
Bank St.
Chestnut St.
Furnace Road
Falmouth
Maytown
Columbia
Mount Joy
Marietta
Bainbridge
30
30
462
462441
462
23
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230
230
772
772
241
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Bainbridge Road
Ely Island
Haldeman Island
York Haven Dam
York HavenHydro Station
Brunner Island
King’s River HavenCampgrounds
(717) 367-2981
River Rock Adventures(717) 449-9033
FalmouthForest Garden
Conoy WetlandsNature Preserve
Steam ElectricStation
Conoy Creek
LittleChiques Cre
ek
Snitz Creek
Conewago Creek
Strickler Run
Shawnee Run
Donegal Creek
Chiques Creek
HaldemanRiffles
LCSWMAWaste-to-Energy
Facility
HaldemanMansion
BreezyviewOverlook
Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge
(Veterans Memorial Bridge)
Conoy Twp.Canal ParkTrail Access
BainbridgeRiver Access
SEASONALPORTAPOTTY
East Donegal Twp.Riverfront ParkRiver and Trail
Access
Shocks MillRR Bridge Walkway
Chiques CreekBridge
Point RockTunnel
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(Southern Trailhead)
Columbia CrossingRiver Trails Center
Trail Access
PA Fish & BoatCommission Falmouth
River Access*SEASONAL
PORTAPOTTY
SEASONALPORTAPOTTY
Decatur Street River and Trail
Access
MariettaRiver Access
Chestnut Street ParkRiver Access
SEASONALPORTAPOTTY
Furnace RoadTrail Access
Columbia River ParkRiver Access*To Wrightsville
To York
East DonegalTownship
WestHempfieldTownship
ConoyTownship
Chickies RockCounty Park
Koser ParkTrail Access
SEASONALPORTAPOTTY
Gov ern
or
Sta
ble
Roa
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Stonemill Driv
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W Market Street
Fisherman’s WharfTrail Access
(Northern Trailhead)
(James D. Warner Passageway)
ToMiddletown
PARKINGONLY
To WashingtonBoro
Chickies RockOverlook Trail
River Road
To Lancaster
CollinsRoad
NORTH0 1 2 3 4 50.5 Miles
0 2 4 6 81 Kilometers
Legend
* Unpowered watercraft operators require a Launch Permit or Unpowered Registration (www.fishandboat.com)
Village
Borough/Town
River/Lake/Stream
Park
8 Mile Marker
Parks, Preserves, &Natural Areas
Feature
Access Point
Proposed/UndevelopedTrail
Downtown Route
Trail
Bike Trail
Walking/Hiking Trail
Wheelchair Accessible
Services
Scenic Viewpoint
Restrooms (Seasonal)SEASONAL
PORTAPOTTY
Restrooms
Picnic
Parking
Drinking Water
Canoe/Kayak Launch
Camping
Boat Launch
Bike Repair Station
Bike Rental
Northwest Lancaster County
RIVER TRAIL Trail Access GuideNorthwest Lancaster County River Trail
For more information, please visithttp://nwrt.info
Trail StartsHere
S u s q u e h a n n a R i v e r
Stackstown Road
Stackstown Road
S u s q u e h a n n a Ri v e r
Dec
atur
Str
eet
River Road
River Road
White Cliffsof Conoy
Conoy CreekPark
Trail map developed by the Lancaster County Planning Commission
L A N C A S T E R C O U N T Y
P L A N N I N GC O M M I S S I O N
KingsRoad
Prescot Rd.
Scuba Dr.
Conewago Falls
6/18
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11 A
M
S u s q u e h a n n a Ri v e r
Trail StartsHere
Northw
est River Trail
HistoricPRR Station
Northw
est River Trail
Riverfront
Waln
ut St
reet
RotaryPark
Chestn
ut Str
eet
Bridg
e Stre
etSecond StreetCom
merce Street
Second Street
Trail userspark here
441
462
441
Front Street Locu
st Str
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Heritage Drive
Columbia
1,039 ft.0 ft.
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(Southern Trailhead)
Columbia CrossingRiver Trails Center
Trail Access
Columbia River ParkRiver Access*
Chiques RockOutfitters
717-475-6196
Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge
(Veterans Memorial Bridge)
Decatur Street
W Market Street
M
Roa
d
Wrights Ferry Bridge
Kames H i ll
Ro
30
441
441
Chickies RockCounty Park
Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge
(Veterans Memorial Bridge)
3
4 2
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0 1 Kilometer
23
772
441
Brid
ge S
tree
t
Wat
erfo
rd A
venu
eRiver Road
E Market Street
Front Street
Port
er
W Hazel
Jone
s
Perry
E Hazel Avenue
E Hazel
Donegal Pl.
Bank St.
Chestnut St.
LancasterRecumbent
717-553-5834
SEASONALPORTAPOTTY
Furnace RoadTrail Access
Furnace Road
SEASONALPORTAPOTTY
Decatur Street River andTrail Access
Chestnut Street ParkRiver Access
Musselman-VestaIron Furnace Center
Chiques CreekBridge
(for trailhead parking)TURN HERE
PARKINGONLY
Marietta
ChiquesRock
Outfitters717-475-6196
DO NOT TURN HERE
ONE WAY
STOPStop. Look. Listen. Use caution when
crossing rail tracks!
FOR YOUR SAFETYPlease respect the parks/trail rules and regulations
established to protect you and Lancaster County’s natural resources. In the event of an emergency, call 911 for police,
fire, ambulance, or search and rescue.
Funded in part through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources,
Bureau of Recreation and Conservation, Pa Heritage Areas Program
Trail Parking Areas
Fisherman’s Wharf
111 Collins RoadBainbridge, PA
Conoy Twp. Canal Park
Prescot Road Bainbridge, PA
Koser Park 107 Race St
Bainbridge, PA
East Donegal Twp. Riverfront Park
551 Vinegar Ferry Rd Marietta, PA
Decatur Street Access
Decatur St Marietta, PA
Furnace Road Access
29 Furnace Rd Marietta, PA
Columbia Crossing River Trails Center
41 Walnut Street Columbia, PA
For More InForMatIon vIsIt www.nwrt.InFo