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Swatara Rail-Trail Springtime
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Swatara Rail-Trail Downed tree brook crossing One of several small brook crossings on the beautiful trail.
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Swatara Rail-Trail AT trail directional sign North-South AT directional sign crossing by Rout 443
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Swatara Rail-Trail the bridge from height The Bridge between Route 72 and Interstate 81
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Swatara Rail-Trail Clear day on the Trail A perfect April spring day during a late morning hike.
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Swatara Rail-Trail
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Swatara Rail-Trail
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail Trail Tree-lined trail, taken east of the Sand Siding trailhead
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail Trail View of the Route 443 bridge, seen from the trail just west of Swopes Valley Road
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail Trail Suedberg Church of God, seen from the trail just west of Swopes Valley Road
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail Trail View from the wetlands just west of Swopes Valley Road
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail Trail Plants growing through the rocks in the cut in the northeast corner of the park create a natural garden-like effect
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail Trail The trail passes this small pond in the northeast section of Swatara State Park
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail Trail View in the rock cut originally made for the RR in the northeast section of the park
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail Trail View of a wide section of Swatara Creek from the trail in the northeast section of the park
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail Trail Edge of the wetlands that the trail passes west of Swopes Valley Road
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail Trail Young forest, seen just south of the trail west of Swopes Valley Road
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail Trail Sunsplashed colors of the summer forest, seen from the trail in the northeast part of Swatara State Park
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail Trail Crossing a tributary stream in the northeast section of Swatara State Park
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail Trail The trail passes this streambed east of the Sand Siding trailhead
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail Trail Passing through a small clearing in the northeast area of Swatara State Park
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail Trail Swatara Creek, seen through the trees from the trail east of the Sand Siding Trailhead
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail Trail Looking west on the segment east of Sand Siding Road
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail Trail Straight section on the old RR grade in the forest east of the Sand Siding trailhead
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail Trail Summer sun filtering through the forest canopy east of the Sand Siding Road trailhead
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail Trail Looking west from the Sand Siding trailhead, located in the northern part of the park
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Old RR cut west of Sand Siding
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail Trail Straight section through the springtime woodlands between Sand Siding and the footbridge that connects to the Bear Hole Trail
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail Trail The trail passes this ornate church in Suedberg.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail Trail Segment of trail passing through the forest near Suedberg.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail Trail The trail parallels Swatara Creek in the northeast corner of the park near Suedberg.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail Trail The trail passes this marsh on the northeast segment near Suedberg.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Early evening along the trail near Suedberg.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail Trail The trail heads southwest from Suedberg in this forested ravine.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Waterville Bridge Waterville bridge moved to Swatara State Park in 1985. See the Wikipedia article for the history.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Looking north on the Swatara Creek from the footbridge that carries the connector path linking the Swatara Rail-Trail and Bear Hole Trails. Taken June 2017.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail Trail Side view of the long footbridge that carries the connector path linking the Swatara Rail-Trail with the Bear Hole Trail.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail The bridge that carries the connector path that links the Swatara Rail-Trail to the Bear Hole Trail over the Swatara Creek can be seen here.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Honeysuckle blooming along the rock cuts that the trail passes through near the bridge that connects to the Bear Hole Trail.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Part of a rock cut on the section of trail between the abandoned road and the connector bridge to the Bear Hole Trail.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Sun shining through the woods in late afternoon in early summer. Taken June 2017.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail These bollards and blaze mark the northern end of the section of trail that follows the abandoned road. It rejoins the RR grade immediately east of here.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail This meadow is off the segment of trail that follows the abandoned road in the northern part of the park.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Wildflowers are among the vegetation pushing its way through cracks in the deteriorating surface of the abandoned road that forms much of the middle segment of the trail.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Straight section along the part of the trail that follows the abandoned road.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail The surface of the old road that the trail follows for a couple miles is starting to deteriorate, creating an eerie, post-apocalypse vibe.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Wildflowers can be seen along the trail in early summer. Taken June 2017.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Although the trail follows an abandoned road on this section, the remains of an old RR bridge can still be seen through the trees just north of the junction with the Moonshine Trail.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail The trail crosses this old, concrete bridge on the segment along the abandoned road.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail The middle segment of the trail follows an abandoned road for a couple miles. This is the junction with the Moon Shine Trail, which also follows an old road.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Run down barn about a mile from Lickdale trailhead
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Swatara Rail-Trail My Swatar ride Plenty of trail types for anyone. Single track or rail trail. Paved or crushed stone. Watch out for left behind Horse crap that should have been moved by the horse owner!!
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Swatara Rail-Trail Near the northern end
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Swatara Rail-Trail
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Another view of the pond south of Swatara State Park. Taken Sept. 2015.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail The trail closely follows Route 72 on the south side of Swatara State Park.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Another view of the stone wall on the south end of Swatara State Park.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail View of the I-81 spans over Route 72, the trail and Swatara Creek; taken near dusk in Sept. 2015.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Approaching the I-81 bridges, which serve as an unofficial gateway to Swatara State Park. Taken Sept. 2015.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Passing an old stone wall immediately south of Swatara State Park. Is this a remnant from the RR or canal?
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Looking north at the pond; the stone surface is passable, but could use some maintenance.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Even with overcast skies in early evening, the waters of the pond south of Swatara State Park were surprisingly reflective. Note; the pond is on private property and trail users should not venture beyond the wooden fence.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail The trail passes this pond south of Swatara State Park. Blue Mountain is visible in the background. Taken Sept. 2015.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Another photo of the rustic barn visible from the trail off Route 72.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Located along Route 72, this barn is visible from the trail south of Swatara State Park.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Ruins off the trail south of Swatara State Park.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Another view of the Swatara Creek; taken Sept. 2015.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail View of the Swatara Creek on the segment north of Monroe Valley Road.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Ample shade makes the trail a cool refuge in the summer months.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Late summer forests off the trail north of Monroe Valley Road. Taken Sept. 2015.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Rustic sign and mile marker north of Monroe Valley Road.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Crossing a tributary to the Swatara Creek on an old RR bridge north of Monroe Valley Road. Taken Sept. 2015.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Located just north of the Monroe Valley Road crossing, this bridge is a remnant of the old RR, repurposed for trail use.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Heading through the woods north of Monroe Valley Road. Taken Sept. 2015.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Sign off Monroe Valley Road marking the entrance to the Lickdale Trailhead. Taken Sept. 2015.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Looking south along the trail at the entrance to the Lickdale Trailhead.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Passing through bollards at the north end of the access road to the Lickdale Trailhead.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail In-line skater using the smooth, asphalt surface of the access road to the Lickdale Trailhead. The trai, with a crushed stone surface, is to the right of the guardrail.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Northern junction of the branch path that circles around the eastern side of the Lickdale Trailhead.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail The trail closely follows the east side of the access road north of the Lickdale Trailhead. The trail is on the right side of the guardrail in this picture.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail The old RR grade is still clearly visible on this section of the trail, located just north of the Lickdale Trailhead.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Paralleling the access road to the Lickdale Trailhead. As you can see, the trail could use some maintenance here. Taken Sept. 2015.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Bike rack at the Lickdale Trailhead.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail This branch path at the Lickdale Trailhead gives trail users the opportunity for a longer, more scenic experience.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Looking north along the trail, heading toward the Lickdale Trailhead.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Looking north at the approximate southern terminus of the trail in the Lickdale KOA campground.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Trail users who either stay at the Lickdale KOA campground or are willing to travel the extra mile south of the Lickdale Trailhead will find ice cream and other treats at the KOA store.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Located next to the southern terminus of the trail in the middle of the Lickdale KOA campground, this ruin may have been a relic from the RR.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Located in the middle of the Lickdale KOA campground, this is probably the formal southern terminus of the trail. As the sign indicates, the rail trail provides a great off-road connection from the town and campground to the Appalachian Trail.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Birdhouse in the Lickdale KOA campground.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Passing more 'neighborhoods' in the Lickdale KOA campground.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Approaching the southern terminus in the Lickdale KOA campground.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail 'RV City' in the Lickdale KOA campground.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail The surface of the trail improves again immediately north of the Lickdale KOA campground. Motorized vehicles are permitted on this segment, so trail users should be careful. Taken Sept. 2015.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatrara Rail-Trail Sign and barrier at the southern boundary of the Lickdale Trailhead, indicating that motorized vehicles are prohibited on the trail.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Looking north toward the Lickdale Trailhead, with Blue Mountain seen in the distance. The sign with the blaze guides trail users toward the Appalachian Trail, which the Swatara Rail-Trail intersects in Swatara State Park.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Although the trail continues for about a mile south of the Lickdale Trailhead, this portion is poorly maintained and not worth traveling unless you're staying at the KOA campground or hotel in the town. All other users should use the Lickdale Trailhead.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Spacious lawns at the Lickdale Trailhead. There is potential to develop this into a full-fledged park, with playgrounds and picnic pavilions.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Crossing the access road at the southern end of the Lickdale Trailhead. Taken Sept. 2015.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail Trail Another pic going through the woods near the Lickdale Trailhead.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Winding through the woods near the Lickdale Trailhead.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Picnic facilities at the Lickdale Trailhead. Taken Sept. 2015.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Located about a mile north of the town, the Lickdale trailhead features ample parking space and a branch trail that loops through the woods. Taken Sept. 2015.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Waterville Bridge, seen through the trees just downstream.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Shaded, tree-lined section between I-81 and the trail crossroads in Swatara State Park. Taken Aug. 2015.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail The road (Route 72), trail and creek are all clearly visible, side by side, in this pic. Taken Aug. 2015.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Two modes of transportation, road, represented by Route 72 on the left, and trail, in the middle, can be seen in this pic. Two more, the railroad and canal, once existed, but are now long gone. Taken Aug. 2015.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Eastern span, which carries northbound traffic on I-81, which crosses Route 72, the trail and Swatara Creek north of Lickdale. As a previous poster noted, this clearly demonstrates the pass' longstanding role as a transportation corridor.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Looking northwest along the trail at the I-81 bridges; one of the piers can be seen in this pic.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Looking north, across the Swatara Creek, between the twin I-81 spans. Taken Aug. 2015.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail I-81 twin bridges, seen against an azure sky in late summer. Taken Aug. 2015.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatrara Rail-Trail Approaching the I-81 twin spans, with Route 72 to the right. Taken Aug. 2015.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Possibly a relic of either the RR or canal, this old stone retaining wall currently separates the trail from Route 72 near the I-81 bridges.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Twin spans that carry I-81 over the Swatara Creek as well as the trail and Route 72, seen through the trees.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Another pic of the reflective Swatara Creek. Taken Aug. 2015.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail The trail may be narrow and the stone surface coarse, but it is a huge improvement over the dirt and ballast surface a few years back. Taken Aug. 2015.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail The clear, reflective waters of the Swatara Creek can be seen through the trees here; the reflection looks almost like a painting.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail The Swatara Creek is visible through the trees to the left of the trail in this pic. Route 72 is on the right.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail The trail closely follows Route 72 for most of its length, so you are never far from civilization. Taken Aug. 2015.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Located just south of the crossroads in Swatara State Park, this old shack is one of the few remaining traces of the railroad. Taken Aug. 2015.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail View of the Swatara Creek, located immediately east of the rail trail, in Swatara State Park. Taken Aug. 2015.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Full view of the trail crossroads in Swatara State Park; the rail trail parallels the west bank of the creek, while the Bear Hole and Appalachian Trails cross together on the Waterville Bridge, seen on the right. Taken Aug. 2015.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Historical sign reminding users that, in addition to following an old RR and road, the trail is also built along the path of a northern branch of the Union Canal. Contrary to its 'wild' appearance, the trail is never far from Route 72, seen on the right.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Originally known for being unimproved, with ballast passing for a surface, the trail is now paved with crushed stone south of the crossroads in Swatara State Park. Taken Aug. 2015.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail This is not just an access path connecting the rail trail to Route 72; it is also part of the best-known hiking trail in the US, if not the world; the Appalachian Trail.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Sign marking the trail at the crossroads in Swatara State Park. Route 72 can be seen in the background.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Looking south at the trail crossroads in the Swatara State Park. Taken Aug. 2015.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail View of the Waterville Bridge, an iron truss bridge that has been restored and now carries the Bear Hole and Appalachian trails over Swatara Creek. It is not to be confused with an near-identical bridge downstream that remains closed for all use.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail Looking northwest along the trail from the crossroads with the Bear Hole and Appalachian trails. This section of the trail follows an abandoned road and is paved with asphalt. Taken Aug. 2015.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail It may look like a humble access path, but this dirt trail that connects Route 72 to the junction of the Swatara Rail and Bear Hole trails in Swatara State Park is actually part of the famous Appalachian Trail.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail The much-longer Appalachian Trail provides easy access from Route 72 to both the Swatara Rail and Bear Hole trails in Swatara State Park.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Trail Endpoint behind the Hampton Inn
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Swatara Rail-Trail New Foot Bridge New foot bridge across stream
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail-Trail
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Swatara Rail-Trail A Day on the Trail Dog and yes ~ Snake skin
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Swatara Rail-Trail On my Way I must keep going -- I am going to become something~
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Swatara Rail-Trail By the waters edge Keep your eyes open - slow down and enjoy life.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Flowers and Bee Look around and see what you can see!
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Swatara Rail-Trail Run Run - Rest Taken a break!
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Swatara Rail-Trail Cool Down Muttley taken a swim!
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Swatara Rail-Trail Move in along This turtle didn't seem to care if I took his photo.
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Swatara Rail-Trail A Dogs Life Can it get any better then this?
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Swatara Rail-Trail Spider Web Over the river and on the bridge~
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Swatara Rail-Trail Unimproved Trail At Lickdale trailhead
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Creek Bridge New long bridge
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Swatara Rail-Trail Debris 9/19/2001 (Ireane/Lee) Debris on Bridge 9/19/2001 (Ireane/Lee)
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Swatara Rail-Trail Another Trail Wash-out 9/19/2001 (Ireane/Lee) Another Trail Wash-out 9/19/2001 (Ireane/Lee)
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Swatara Rail-Trail Part of Trail Wash-out 9/19/2001 Part of Trail Wash-out 9/19/2001 (Ireane/Lee)
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Swatara Rail-Trail Peaceful trail This trail runs along a river and is incredibly peaceful
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Swatara Rail-Trail Remains of Union Canal Lock The trail follows an old railroad and old canal
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Gap This gap used by native Americans, a canal, a railroad, car road and now bikes and peds.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Smooth Section of Swatara Trail Swatara Trail
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Swatara Rail-Trail Waterville Bridge This way to the old state road and loose fillings
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Swatara Rail-Trail More day one road Pics Grass is the only real hurdle on this road
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Swatara Rail-Trail Lickdale Sign Yummy food ahead
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Swatara Rail-Trail Memorial just off the trail There is a small set aside park with this marker in it, just about 50 feet from the first road crossing on the trail.
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Swatara Rail-Trail Park Road? This is a road that runs with the actual bike trail. It is in great shape
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Swatara Rail-Trail First Bridge Out This is the bridge I think the other reviewers used and is now closed
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Swatara Rail-Trail Swatara Rail Trail Wildlife Center
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