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Park Description

The 3,520-acre Swatara State Park consists of rolling fields and woodlands situated in the Swatara Valley, between Second and Blue mountains. Scenic Swatara Creek meanders the length of the park and is surrounded by forests and wetlands that support a diversity of wildlife.

Things To Do ( 12 Available)

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• Sight Seeing

• Historical Places

• Scenic View

• Fishing

• Cross Country Skiing

• Picnicking

• Hunting

• Boating

• Hiking

Close

Trails

• Trail A
  	1.49 miles

• Trail A-2
  	1.11 miles

• Trail B
  	1.42 miles

• Trail C
  	1.63 miles

• Trail D
  	1.91 miles

• State Park Lane Trail
  More Difficult	0.47 miles

• Old Moonshine
  Easiest	0.84 miles

• Connector
  Most Difficult	0.12 miles

• Portage Trail
  More Difficult	0.24 miles

• Horse Trail
  More Difficult	0.66 miles

• Swatara Rail Trail
  Easiest	0.38 miles

• Swatara Water Trail
  not set	8.75 miles

• Swatara Rail Trial
  Easiest	2.53 miles

• Swatara Rail Trail
  Easiest	7.06 miles

• Trail A-1
  Most Difficult	1.97 miles

• Horse Trail

• Biking

• Mountain Biking

Park Events

No events at this time.

Parks Nearby

If the activity symbol is blue, this activity can accommodate people with a disability. Please contact the park for more details.

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