Conoy Canal Trail (Northwest Lancaster County River Trail):
Pennsylvania
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Description:
The Northwest Lancaster County River Trail is a planned 14-mile trail corridor that will follow the east bank of the Susquehanna River between Columbia and Falmouth. Today, only segments of the trail are complete.

This segment is known locally as the Conoy Canal Trail and runs for 3.75 miles along the Conewago Canal, part of the original Mainline Canal, from Bainbridge to Falmouth. The canal was opened 1797 and built to bypass Conewago Falls on the Susquehanna River. Along the trail you'll see original stonework in the form of old bridges and locks.

Another completed section of the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail to date (autumn 2011) is the Charles Greenwaysegment in Marietta.

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Parking & Trail Access:
Access is available along Route 441 at the Falmouth Boat Access (from Rt. 441 turn onto Collins road), Kings Road, Prescott Road and Race Street in Bainbridge (take Race Street to its end at the river).

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Conoy Canal Trail
By foreveryoung in April, 2012
Started this trail at the Falmouth boat landing which has plenty of parking evan for trailers. This trail is a single path not more than a couple of feet wide at places. It is slightly rough with tree roots and rocks going across the path. It would be good for beginer mountain bikers. There are approx 7 small bridges along the trail and good views of the river closer to Bainbridge. Only encountered 2 others on the trail both on foot and had to get off my bike to pass them. It was dry for a couple of weeks prior to my ride so trail was in good shape but would be muddy after rains being this is a dirt trail. Upkeep seemed good with fallen trees cleared from path and brush cut back off the edges. Ride was on 4-14-12.