Near Deer Creek Trail to Susquehanna Ridge Trail Loop
Interesting tree about 1.5 miles from the parking area located on the Green Trail.
Near Deer Creek Trail to Susquehanna Ridge Trail Loop
Looking north from the Susquehanna River towards Conewingo Dam.
Near Deer Creek Trail to Susquehanna Ridge Trail Loop
Fiddleheads along the trail
Near Deer Creek Trail to Susquehanna Ridge Trail Loop
Vines entwining a tree
Near Deer Creek Trail to Susquehanna Ridge Trail Loop
A rocky area on the connector trail between the ridge trail and the greenway trail in Susquehanna park

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Deer Creek Trail to Susquehanna Ridge Trail Loop

4.4 (5 Ratings)
Deer Creek Trail to North Susquehanna Ridge Trail to Rock Run Mill and back to the start.
5.1
mi
Distance
677
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekViews
Access Issues
Trails are open from dawn to dusk.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.14mi
Distance
677ft
Elevation Gain
677ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
288ft
High Point
8ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
There's parking available in the vicinity of Stafford Rd and Craig's Corner Rd. From the parking area, the Deer Creek Trail picks up on the right side of Stafford Rd just past the bridge, but don't go over the bridge. The trail steadily rises for about the first mile and a half before leveling off and descending to the Deer Creek Picnic area where the trail meets the North Susquehanna Ridge Trail. The first mile of the Susquehanna Ridge Trail again ascends until it sharply descends down to a creek crossing at about mile 3.5. Once across the creek, make a left at the road and follow that to Rock Run Road, Stafford Rd and Rock Run Mill. At the intersection of Stafford Road is another bathroom, and historic Rock Run Mill, along with views of the Susquehanna River. The last mile and a half is mostly flat road.
History & Background
There are remains of the rail system that was used to supply the construction of the Conewingo Dam. These can be found running parallel to the Susquehanna River.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
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