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Visit the Trail > Susquehanna River Water Trail - Lower Section

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Location

Harrisburg PA south to the Havre de Grace MD (Weather Report)

Hours

Launch sites along the Susquehanna are open all day, spring through fall. Do not go on the river during flooding or high water.

Fees

There are no fees for launch site use.

About Susquehanna River Water Trail - Lower Section

From Harrisburg to Havre de Grace, this 65 mile stretch of the Susquehanna shows off the scope of this largest tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. The Lower Susquehanna Water Trail helps boaters, canoeists and kayakers explore and enjoy the river's history and scenic beauty.

This section of the Susquehanna offers a tremendous diversity of natural and built environments. From the industrial yards of Steelton to the Conejohela Flats - an internationaly renowned bird habitat - the lower section of the Susquehanna is a contrast of working river and wilderness.

A map & guide and interpretive panels at access points guide users to the water trail from Harrisburg to the Mason-Dixon line. The remaining stretch to Havre de Grace is now under development.

Please note that boating, canoeing, kayaking and other activities on rivers can be dangerous. Obtain a water trail map and guide in advance, plan your trip, and follow all safety precautions.

Susquehanna River Water Trail - Lower Section Website

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