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 Susquehanna Warrior Trail
SEGMENTS OPEN
Susquehanna Warrior Trail Council
Julie McMonagle, President
P.O. Box 54
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(P)570-696-5082
WEBSITE:
www.susquehannawarriortrail.org
Map available from website.
TRAIL DESCRIPTION: 18.5 mile packed gravel trail for cyclists, walkers and nature lovers along the west side of the Susquehanna River. Phase 1, approximately 10 miles in length, between the PPL Riverlands Park to three miles north of Shickshinny is currently nearing completion, and should be officially open to the public in spring of 2008.
This 18.5 mile trail will be located parallel to State Route 11 and the Susquehanna River between the Pennsylvania Power and Light (PPL) Riverlands Park in Salem Township north to Larksville Borough. This nearly flat trail will have a gravel surface and six (6) trail heads. This trail connects to the Mocanaqua loop hiking trails across the river from the Borough of Shickshinny.
THINGS TO SEE: Trail users will be treated to scenic views of Susquehanna River Valley, including dramatic geology and wildlife. Eagles have been sighted near the town of Shickshinny. The PPL Riverlands park at the far southern end of the trail provides picnic spots, fishing, geocaches, a Planet Walk and playgrounds. You can see remnants of the old North Branch Canal in the Riverlands park, and along the Susquehanna Warrior Trail. View State Correctional Institute (SCI) Retreat, from across the river; this facility, now a prison, was historically a tuberculosis sanatorium. And, you can bike to the Garden Drive-In in Hunlock Creek to see a movie during summer months; call (570)735-
5933 for the Drive-In.
TRAILHEADS AND PARKING: Trailheads and parking are available in a number of areas just off Rt. 11: at the PPL Riverlands Park north of Berwick, eight miles south of West Nanticoke, and at Shickshinny Park in the Borough of Shickshinny. For others see map on website.
FUNDING:
The Susquehanna Warrior Trail has received approximately $1.825 million to complete the planning
process for an 18.5 mile trail, and construct Phase 1, approximately 10 miles of the trail.
RECENT/CURRENT ACTIVITIES AND ISSUES:
Acquisition, Planning and Design: N/A
Construction: Construction began in August 2007 of the first section of the trail. It is anticipated that construction will be complete by the spring of 2008.
Events: The SWT will be planning a grand opening ceremony in 2008.
Management/Maintenance: The SWTC has been to raising at least $2,500 per year for general liability and directors and officer’s insurance costs will continue to need to do so in 2007/2008. With the first section of the trail opening in 2008 the SWT will need volunteers and funds to conduct various maintenance activities including clearing debris and cutting grass.
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Last Updated: Fri May 16 18:28:27 EDT 2008
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