Bainbridge Access

The Bainbridge Access is part of the Susquehanna River Water Trail - Lower Section. This section of water trail is 53 miles long and offers a tremendous diversity of natural and industrial scenery. The Bainbridge Access adjoins to the park and is the southern trailhead for the Conoy Canal Park Trail, along with connecting to the North West Lancaster County River Trail. The water trail map and guide, interpretive panels, and web site were developed and are managed by the Susquehanna Gateway Heritage Area. The trail is designated as a National Recreation Trail.

Bainbridge, PA 17502

Bellaire Woods Nature Preserve

Bellaire Woods Nature Preserve in Lancaster County’s Mount Joy Township is a 38-acre site featuring a small stream and large boulders that help create plant microclimates. 

Beginning in late April, about 36 typical Lancaster County wildflowers begin to bloom and, literally, carpet the forest floor. You’ll also find the uncommon varieties such as dog violet, sand violet and goldenseal.

This preserve is owned and manageb by the Lancaster County Conservancy.

Elizabethtown, PA 17022

Canal Lock Access

The Canal Lock Access is located just south of Middletown, in Dauphin County PA and is part of the 53-mile Susquehanna River Water Trail - Lower Section. The Susquehanna River Water Trail - Lower Section is managed by the Susquehanna Gateway Heritage Area and is designated as a National Recreation Trail.

Water Street
Middletown, PA 17057

Conewago Access Area

Located just south of the York Haven Hydro Station and Dam, the Conewago Access Area is part of the 53-mile Susquehanna River Water Trail - Lower Section. The dam is the Susquehanna's oldest hydro dam, completed in 1904 and the town was home to Pennsylvania's first canal - the Conewago Canal, built in 1797. The Susquehanna River Water Trail is managed by the Susquehanna Gateway Heritage Area and a national recreation trail.

Wago Road
York Haven, PA 17370

Conewago Trail

The Conewago Recreation Trail, located in northern Lancaster County, features a five-mile trail that formerly was the Cornwall-Lebanon rail line. It follows the Conewago Creek through scenic farmland and woodlands and features a fishing pond. The graded, level trail is convenient for hikers, joggers, bicyclists, horseback riders and cross-country skiers. The trail connects to the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail which runs north through the city of Lebanon.

North Market Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022

Conoy Picnic Access

Located just north of the town of Bainbridge, the Conoy Picnic Access is part of the 53-mile Susquehanna River Water Trail - Lower Section, managed by the Susquehanna Gateway Heritage Area. This access area features an interpretive panel which discusses the physical aspects of the river and its tributaries as well as its connection to the Chesapeake Bay. The Susquehanna River Water Trail - Lower Section is designated as a National Recreation Trail.

The access area is also part of the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail

Kings Road
Bainbridge, PA 17502