Falmouth Northwest River Trail History Hike

Description

Join Adam Zurn from Uncharted Lancaster at 9 am on Sunday, June 8, 2025, for a Water Week adventure. We will journey back in time on a guided history hike along the Northwest River Trail. Participants will explore a portion of the historic Pennsylvania Main Line Canal route between the Falmouth Boat Launch and Prescot Road, as well as visit Lancaster Conservancy’s Falmouth Forest Garden at Conoy Wetlands Nature Preserve in between.

What to expect

Unlike the Tunnels of Enola adventure, this is considerably less strenuous. This relatively easy hike is approximately a 3-mile round trip. Most of the hike is along mostly level, paved terrain. We will leave the trail several times to explore the canal and locks, which will involve uneven, possibly muddy ground.

Dress for the weather. Packing something to drink and a snack isn’t a bad idea, either.

Will run rain or shine. Severe weather cancellations will be made on-site.

I will have some Uncharted Lancaster swag, such as stickers, magnets, lapel pins, and 3″ patches for participants to choose from as souvenirs.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Lancaster Conservancy to support its mission of saving nature.

Lancaster Water Week

Lancaster Water Week is an annual celebration of the 1,400 miles of waterways in Lancaster County, PA. Join us for over 60 events as we paddle, explore, volunteer, and take action for the streams and rivers of Lancaster County! Learn more: www.lancasterwaterweek.org

Parking

You are headed to the Falmouth Boat Launch at 111 Collins Rd, Bainbridge, PA 17502. Here are the GPS coordinates: 40.119067, -76.708753, and a Google Maps link with the GPS coordinates: https://goo.gl/maps/Q5s4fsjVT3z2BLn27

Questions

Contact adam@unchartedlancaster.com if you have questions.

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