Take a Hike

5/16/2019

Take a Hike

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Hit the trail!

The Northwest Lancaster county river trail

Your summer should be full of adventure. Explore local, let the trail connect you to your next epic adventure.

The Northwest Lancaster County River Trail stretches 14 miles from Columbia to Falmouth, Pennsylvania. There are a variety of day trip destinations to explore along the trail. Find a new reason to get outdoors and experience local features like never before.

*River Rock Recreation Campsite is around Mile Marker 13

Pit Stops along the way,
To explore a little or spend the day!

Chickies Rock State Park
Edible Forest
White Cliffs of Conoy
Sculpted Rocks & Pot holes at Conewago Falls
Boat Launches
Parks & Picnic Areas

*All State Park, Trails & Day Use Areas are Open Dawn Until Dusk.

Activities

Walk
Run
Hike
Bike
Picnic
Photography
Wildlife viewing & Bird Watching

Learn Local History
Fishing
Health & Fitness
Scenic Views
Kindness Rocks
Geocache
Any many others!

Day hike Gear

Things to consider

Good Shoes
Proper Clothes
Sun Screen
Bug Spray
Water/Snacks

Plan for enough time
Tell someone your plans
Stay on trails
Leave no trace

River rock Recreation campsite

River Rock Recreation is located around mile marker 13 on the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail, at the Kings Road access point, about one mile south of the trail's end point at the Falmouth boat launch. The trail runs parallel to the campsite, which provides the perfect pathway to local adventures!

The trail provides opportunity to explore when staying at River Rock Recreation campsite. Follow the trail to Chickies Rock State Park for the day! Not feeling up to a long hike? Pennsylvania's first edible forest open to the public is located within the last mile on the trail, just north of the campsite. River front park is a great middle point on the trail. Shocks mill bridge and the White Cliffs of Conoy found in that area and are great stops along the way! You will also find a bald eagle viewing point and history markers on your trek, they will point out specific features or give interesting local information.

Don't miss out on all the trail has too offer during your stay!