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APPALACHIAN NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL For information on parking, contact the Mid-Atlantic Appalachian Trail Conservancy (below).

Appalachian Trail Museum • 486.8126 E (F-7) 1120 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners 17324 • atmuseum.org Housed in a 200 year-old grist mill, the museum houses exhibits on the past, present & future of the trail. Visit the children’s exhibits in the basement & special programming throughout the year.

PINE GROVE FURNACE STATE PARK TRAILS Pine Grove Furnace State Park • 486.7174 E D (see F-7 & park map, right) • 1100 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners 17324 www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/pinegrovefurnace.aspx 696-acre park with biking, birding, camping, educational programming, a historic charcoal iron furnace, hunting, two lakes with swimming, fishing & boating & Appalachian Trail access & attractions.

There are 4 miles of hiking trails in the park.

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Pine Grove Furnace State Park (see listing in Hiking) Two beaches are open from May 1 to Sept 30. Laurel Beach is swim at your own risk. Lifeguards are on duty at Fuller Beach from Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day unless otherwise posted. Seasonal food concession.

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(L-3) Hampden Township Pool • 590.5989 5002 Hampden Park Dr, Mechanicsburg 17050 rec.hampdentownship.us Main & tot pools, interactive spray ground, water slide, shaded areas & concession stand.

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(H-3) Carlisle Community Pool • 240.6957 1236 Franklin St, Carlisle 17013 • Carlislepa.org Large z-shape main pool, water slide, Aqua Climb wall, lap swimming area, diving board, shade shelters, fenced in wading pool with toys & snack bar.

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Boiling Springs Pool & Waterpark • 258.4121 (M-6) 2 Mountain Rd, Boiling Springs 17007 • bspool.com Four pools, three waterslides & snack bar.

Lemoyne Community Swimming Pool • 737.6843 94 Herman Ave, Lemoyne 17043 • wsrec.org Pool & waterslide.

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Children’s Lake (see listing in Boating) Charming & scenic manmade 7-acre lake created in the 1750’s.

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Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat • 234.6500 E (M-2) 11 Championship Way, City Island, Harrisburg 17101 harrisburgriverboat.com Daily public sightseeing cruises Memorial Day thru Labor Day, plus themed cruises upon an authentic stern-driven paddle wheeler.

(B-7) Shippensburg Memorial Pool • 532.7144 E Park Pl, Shippensburg 17257 • borough.shippensburg.pa.us The pool has a handicapped accessible ramp, water slide & also includes a baby pool & concession stand.

Carlisle Quest (H-3) High & Hanover Sts, Carlisle 17013 cumberlandconservationcollaborative.org Solve walking puzzles highlighting Carlisle points of interest. Each begins in Veterans Square & takes the user within 1.5 walking miles.

The quest requires only a pencil, paper, directions & your mind & feet!

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Whitaker Center for Science & Arts • 214.8121 E (M-2) 222 Market St, Harrisburg 17101 • whitakercenter.org Three floors of hands-on exhibits for all ages, IMAX & performing arts theatre.

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Sunset Rocks Trail (E-7) Michaux Rd, Gardners 17324 8.3-mile loop leading to a beautiful view! Keep an eye out for ruins of a top-secret WWII POW camp. Moderate-difficult, due to short climbs.

Park along Michaux Rd off Rte 233 – trail is on the left. See listing on VisitCumberlandValley.com for instructions on how to shorten the hike.

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(C-9) Rocky Knob Trail Ridge Rd, Gardners 17324 A moderate difficulty, 4-mile loop trail with 12 interpretive signs.

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(K-2) Twin Ponds West • 795.7663 E 200 Lambs Gap Rd, Mechanicsburg 17050 • twinponds.com Seasonal public ice skating sessions & snack bar.

Camp Michaux (E-7) 1100 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners, 17324 Historic site formerly used as a church camp, Civilian Conservation Corps Camp & secret prisoner of war interragation camp. Search visitcumberlandvalley.com to find downloadable walking tour.

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Trindle Bowl • 737.9820 E (L-3) 4695 E. Trindle Rd, Mechanicsburg 17050 • trindlebowl.net Enjoy 40 lanes, Rock & Bowl, arcade & snack bar.

ATV Trails in Michaux State Forest (see listing in Hiking) The forest has 35 miles of designated summer & 42 miles of designated winter ATV trails. A trail map is available on the website, or see yellow trails in (E-8).

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Spring Meadows Park • 258.4441 E (I-5) 640 W. First St, Boiling Springs 17007 This mostly flat & lightly wooded course is 9 holes with a length of 3,830 feet. With a white par of 27, this course has concrete tees & DISCatcher baskets.

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Olympic Skating Center • 732.9168 E (L-1) 60 Shady Ln, Enola 17025 • olympicskatingcenter.com Public skating sessions with a DJ, snack bar & public skate lessons.

Michaux State Forest • 352.2211E D (along southern boundary of county) • 10099 Lincoln Way East, Fayetteville 17222 www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/stateforests/michaux More than 85,000 acres of forest & 3 state parks are located in Adams, Cumberland & Franklin counties. Explore 60 miles of trail; other opportunities including horseback riding, skiing & ATV trails.

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Monkey Joe’s • 635.8300 E (L-3) 3608 Hartzdale Dr, Camp Hill 17011 • monkeyjoes.com Indoor, inflatable bouncing, sliding & jumping fun for kids 12 & under.

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Ridley Park • 732.0711 x3 E D (L-2) 1625 Matthew Dr, Camp Hill 17011 • eastpennsboro.net A mostly flat & wooded course with 18 holes & a length of 4,754 feet.

With a white par of 55, this course has concrete tees & DISCatcher baskets.

Shippensburg Township Community Park • 531.7137 E (B-7) 304 Britton Rd, Shippensburg 17257 Papa Jack’s Disc Golf Course has 9 holes & a length of 2,817 feet on a mostly flat & lightly wooded course. With a red par of 27, this course has natural tees & DISCatcher baskets

Riverview Golf Club • 770.5199 E (M-3) 300 A Ave, New Cumberland 17070 9 Holes; Pro Shop, Snack Bar, Practice Range. This course is on a military facility. Although it is open to the public, you must call to obtain a visitor pass before golfing.

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Pine Grove Furnace State Park (see Cumberland County Biker-Hiker Trail listing in Biking) Bike rentals for use inside park.

Midway Bowling Center & Skating • 249.1222 / 243.7829 E (H-5) 1561 Holly Pike, Carlisle 17015 • midwaybowl.com / 81fun.com Bowling: 36 lanes, Rock ‘N Glow Bowling, snack bar & bar.

Skating: Public skating sessions with a DJ & snack bar.

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Pine Hill Arboretum (see listing in Other Outdoor Recreation) Pine Hill Arboretum is a haven for migrating & resident birds including American Redstarts, Cape Mays & magnolia warblers, & Northern parulas. Eastern kingbirds & yellow-billed cuckoos, assorted warbler & hawk species have also been spotted. Water birds will take advantage of the proximity to the Conodoguinet Creek.

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Rich Valley Golf • 691.8805 E (J-2) 227 Rich Valley Rd, Mechanicsburg 17050 • richvalleygolf.net 18 Holes; Pro Shop, Restaurant, Cart Service, Driving Range, Mini Golf Course

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Pine Grove Furnace State Park (see listing in Hiking) Laurel Lake is the better of the two lakes for migrant waterfowl.

Koppenhaver Trail, which also serves as an access point to Railroad Bed Road, are the most productive trails for birding. Watch for Eastern towhees, belted kingfishers, & broad-winged hawks.

Whispering Pines Trail E (see park map, right) This .3-mile paved trail loops through the interior of the pine plantation & has interpretive signage.

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Messiah College • 766.2511 (K-4) 317 Creekside Dr, Mechanicsburg 17055 • messiah.edu Located on the campus of Messiah College, the course is very hilly & moderately wooded with 18 holes & a length of 5,488 feet. With a red par of 57, this course has mixed tee types & Mach 5 baskets.

Mayapple Golf Club • 258.1800 E (I-4) 1 Mayapple Dr, Carlisle 17015 • mayapplegolfclub.com 18 Holes; Pro Shop, Restaurant, Cart Service, Driving Range

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Hopewell Township Park • 433.6582 (A-5) 218 Shippensburg Rd, Newburg 17240 9 holes & a length of 2,750 feet on a mostly flat & wooded course.

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Watershed Trail (see park map, right) This 1.9-mile more difficult loop trail encompasses the headwaters for Kings Gap Hollow Run.

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Opossum Lake (see listing in Boating) More than 140 species of birds have been spotted in & around this 59acre lake & its adjacent habitat of fields & woodlands. Species include Eastern meadowlark, tundra swan, green-winged teal, common loon, common yellowthroat, & blue-headed vireo.

Waggoner’s Gap Hawk Watch • 213.6880 (F-2) 3751 Waggoner’s Gap Rd • waggap.com 180-degree vista of the Valley. There are interpretive signs on the walk from parking lot up to the Hawk Watch. Enjoy one of the largest concentrations of raptors in the U.S. Gates open Aug - Dec.

Scenic Vista Trail (see park map, right) As the name suggests, this 2.5-mile out & back more difficult trail offers an inspiring view. Benches are strategically placed for you to relax & enjoy the view of Michaux State Forest.

Liberty Forge • 795.9880 E (L-4) 3804 Lisburn Rd, Mechanicsburg 17050 • libertyforge.net 18 Holes; Pro Shop, Restaurant, Cart Service, Driving Range, Mini Golf Course

Messiah Village • 697.4666 (K-4) 865 Oak Oval, Mechanicsburg 17055 Located at the Messiah Village Continuing Care Retirement Community & is open to the public. Featuring 9 holes on a mostly flat & lightly wooded course, there are grass tees & DISCatcher baskets. The course has a red par of 32.

Tuscarora State Forest (see listing in Hiking) Birding hotspots include Elk Hill Road, Meadow Road & along Laurel Run. Hemlocks Natural Area & Frank E. Masland Natural Area are also worth a visit.

Forest Hills Golf Course at Bongiorno Conference Center • 243.7381 (G-3) 430 Union Hall Rd, Carlisle 17013 • bongiornocc.com 9 Holes: No Reservations Required

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Every season is event season in the Cumberland Valley! Savor delicious delicacies at our food and wine walks and festivals, discover a dazzling performance at our downtown theaters or get a blast from the past at our living history events. Browse all events at VisitCumberlandValley.com/Events.

Rock Scree Trail (see park map, right) Beginning in the pine plantation, this 1.9-mile more difficult out & back trail leads hikers past the rocky ridge where stone cutters quarried the rock used to construct the mansion. The trail takes the hiker up the mountain to the mansion & a magnificent view of the valley.

Eagles Crossing Golf Club • 960.0500 E (G-3) 501 Conodoguinet Ave, Carlisle 17015 • eaglescrossing.com 18 Holes; Pro Shop, Snack Bar, Cart Service, Driving Range

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Ridge Overlook (see park map, right) The difficult 0.8-mile out & back trail is a ridge-top path with scenic overviews from boulder outcrops.

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Climbnasium • 795-9580 (J-3) 339 N. Locust Point Rd, Mechanicsburg 17050 • climbnasium.net Indoor rock climbing facility with bouldering areas & 40 ft climbs.

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LeTort Spring Run Nature Trail (see listing in Other Outdoor Recreation) The variety of habitats offers excellent birdwatching. Songbirds such as common yellowthroats & Carolina wrens, flit among the trees while fishing birds, such as belted kingfishers & great blue herons, hunt the stream. Watch for various sparrow, woodpecker & hawk species.

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Pine Plantation Trail (see park map, right) A .6-mile easy loop with management technique exhibits.

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Nature Trail (see park map, right) This 0.2-mile easy loop guides walkers through open forest an a safe, level trail.

Carlisle Sports Emporium (see listing in Other Outdoor Recreation) Two Mini Golf Courses

(G-4) Western Village RV Park • 243.1179 E D 200 Greenview Dr, Carlisle 17015 • westernvillagepark.com This campground features 235 sites, 6 cabins, mini golf, outdoor pool, playground, game room, snack bar, outdoor activities & wifi.

Hunters Road D (D-3) Hunters Rd, Newville 17241 Look for bobolinks, savannahs, vespers & grasshopper sparrows, blue grosbeaks, Northern harriers & possibly even short-eared owls.

Huntsdale Fish Hatchery (see listing in Fishing) West of Kings Gap State Park is Enck’s Mill Pond & Hidden Pond at Huntsdale Fish Hatchery. Both host migrating & resident waterfowl, but also watch for a variety of hawks, owls & woodpeckers, along with wrens, warblers & other songbirds. More than 150 species have been spotted at Huntsdale. Also watch for turtles & other reptiles.

Carlisle Barracks Golf Course • 243.3262 (H-3) 901 Jim Thorpe Rd, Carlisle 17013 • carlislemwr.com 18 Holes; Seasonal Pro Shop, Snack Bar, Cart Service, Driving Range

Pine Grove Furnace State Park (see listing in Hiking) The park contains 69 seasonal sites, camp store & year-round Paymasters Cabin rental.

Conodoguinet Creek Water Trail (see listing in Boating) Along with a wide variety of ducks & wading birds, the forested buffer adjacent to the creek hosts many species of birds including warblers, wrens, woodpeckers & hawks. Watch for cedar waxwings, goldencrowned kinglets & yellow-bellied sapsuckers. Travel slowly & quietly to optimize your viewing opportunities.

Maple Hollow Trail (see park map, right) This 1.3-mile more difficult trail takes the hiker through a maple hollow & loops back through the drier, less fertile chestnut oak forest.

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You can pick them up at the Cumberland Valley Visitors Center at 33 W. High Street in downtown Carlisle or printable versions, plus over 50 other guides, are available at VisitCumberlandValley.com. The website also features a collection of trip ideas, historical attractions, famous auto shows and an assortment of great dining, shopping and entertainment.

Colonel Denning State Park (see listing in Hiking) Watch & listen for various owl, woodpecker & hawk species, along with numerous songbirds including scarlet tanagers, Eastern towhees, blackburnian warblers, Eastern wood-pewees & wood thrush. Flat Rock trail is excellent for watching fall migration raptors.

Armitage Golf Club • 737.5344 E (L-2) 800 Orrs Bridge Rd, Mechanicsburg 17050 • armitagegolfclub.com 18 Holes; Pro Shop, Restaurant, Cart Service, Driving Range

Mountain Creek Campground • 486.7681 E D (G-7) 349 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners 17324 • mtncreekcg.com This campground features 248 sites, 2 cabins, spa, mini golf, outdoor pool, playground, game room, store, snack bar, outdoor activities & wifi.

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Locust Point Trail (see park map, right) A 1-mile difficult loop travels through a ridge top forest; find a view of the Valley from the top.

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Children’s Lake (see listing in Boating) Watch for the occasional common loon. Bald eagles, osprey, hooded mergansers & American widgeons have also been spotted. In the woodlands downstream, watch & listen for a variety of birds including Baltimore orioles, belted kingfishers, & red-eyed vireos.

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Wormleysburg - Wormleysburg is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy views of the scenic Susquehanna River from one of many award-winning waterfront restaurants or the Pride of the Susquehanna riverboat.

Big Spring Creek Greenway (see listing in Fishing) Birders have identified 180 species here & birds of all kinds are abundant.

(D-3) Dogwood Acres Campground • 776.5203 E D 4500 Enola Rd, Newville 17241 • dogwoodcamping.com This small campground offers 100 sites, 5 cabins, outdoor pool, playground, game room, store, snack bar, outdoor activities & wifi.

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Shippensburg - Scenic Shippensburg is a friendly and attractive college town located on the county’s western-most border. The town offers a desirable balance of industry, agriculture and education.

Appalachian Trail (see more information under Hiking) Bring binoculars! To the north, the Kittatinny Ridge forests will host scarlet tanagers & indigo buntings, while Eastern bluebirds & American kestrels can be spotted in the rolling farms in the valley to the south.

In the forests of South Mountain, cool ravines of hemlock will host winter wrens, & the beautiful wood thrush song can be heard in the deep forest areas. Numerous streams & runs along the A.T. support American woodcocks, belted kingfishers, & Acadian flycatchers.

Forest Pools Preserve (see park map, right) 70-acre natural area focused on restoration of vernal pools. There is an easy, self-guided tour with interpretive signage. Keep your eyes open for amphibians & rare plants. Park in Pine Planation parking lot & cross road for entrance.

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Newville - At the crossroads of routes 233, 641 and 533, rural Newville is a very old town with beautifully preserved historic homes, farms, churches and a rail trail.

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Deer Run Camping Resort • 486.8168 D (H-6) 111 Sheet Iron Roof Rd, Gardners 17324 • deerruncampingresort.com This campground features 223 sites, 2 cabins, mini golf, outdoor pool, game room, country store, snack bar, playground, outdoor activities, wifi & cable.

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Mt. Holly Springs - Mt. Holly Springs is a haven for outdoor and hiking enthusiasts, with easy access to state parks and recreational opportunities.

Kings Gap Hollow Trail (see park map, right) A cool, inviting 2.8-mile out & back, more difficult trail filled with a lush understory of ferns, this trail winds along the stream & climbs the mountaintop.

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Colonel Denning State Park (see listing in Hiking) The park has 52 seasonal sites for tents & trailers.

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Holmes Cycling & Fitness • 737.3461 E (L-3) 2139 Market Street, Camp Hill 17011 • holmescycling.com Road bike, mountain bike & bicycle travel case rentals & sales.

Cold Spring Overlook Trail (see park map, right) This .04 easy out & back trail ends at a view of Cold Spring Run Valley.

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TCO Fly Shop & Outdoors • 609.0169 E (M-5) 2 E. First St, Boiling Springs 17007 • tcoflyfishing.com Retail store offering the best in fly-fishing & outdoor gear & guided-fishing trips.

Forest Heritage Trail (see park map, right) This 1.8-mile more difficult loop trail connects several prominent charcoal hearths. Although the hearths have been inactive for over 100 years, most of them remain fairly free of vegetation due to changes in soil caused by the charcoaling process.

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Cherokee Campground & Family Restaurant • 486.8000 D (G-7) 200 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners 17324 • cherokeecampgroundpa.com Small campground offering 92 sites, 6 cabins, outdoor pool, playground, game room, camping store & restaurant.

Mechanicsburg - The downtown area of Mechanicsburg is lined with local restaurants, shops and PA railroad history. The Carlisle Pike area features all the big box names you’re used to.

New Cumberland - New Cumberland is very close to Harrisburg, but offers small-town charm including mom-and-pop shops, local restaurants and a collection of events.

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Lemoyne - Lemoyne is at the crossroads of I-83 and U.S. Routes 11/15.

Popular spots include the West Shore Farmers Market, Negley Park and a collection of antique shops.

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Enola - Enola is a small town near a lot of amenities on the West Shore.

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Cumberland Valley Aviation • 580.5282 (H-4) 228 Petersburg Rd, Carlisle 17013 • cumberlandvalleyaviation.com Book scenic flights over Cumberland Valley for up to 3 passengers.

Buck Ridge Trail (F-7) This 6-mile difficult trail through Michaux State Forest connects Kings Gap Environmental Education Center & Pine Grove Furnace State Park.

The trailhead is across from the park office & is marked with yellow paint blazes.

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Carlisle - The historic, Preserve America town of Carlisle is noted for its restored architecture and tree-lined streets filled with shops, galleries, museums, restaurants and more.

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Yellow Breeches Creek Water Trail E (see listing in Boating) This world-renowned limestone creek features both wild & stocked trout, smallmouth bass, rock bass, largemouth bass & brown bullheads.

A mile-long catch & release fly fishing section runs through Boiling Springs. ADA fishing piers are available in Leidigh Park & Spanglers Mill. Stream access is available from all parks along the creek.

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Boundary Trail (see park map, right) This 1.5-mile difficult out & back trail travels through an oak/pitch pine forest & blueberry/huckleberry understory.

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D (J-5) White Rocks Overlook Kuhn Rd, Boiling Springs 17007 www.dcnr.state.pa.us/topogeo/pnhp/whiterocks.aspx Parking 0.85 miles south of the intersection of Creek & Kuhn Rd. Ascend the steep, blue-blazed trail & hike 1 mile to scenic overlook.

Connects to A.T. 0.3 miles from overlook.

Black Gum Trail (see park map, right) This 1.1-mile more difficult out & back trail has an abundance of black gum (tupelo) trees.

Tuscarora State Forest (see listing in Hiking) Trout fishing is available along many miles of small-to-medium sized streams where both native & stocked trout are found.

Tuscarora State Forest (see listing in Hiking) All state forest roads are open to mountain biking.

Camp Hill - Located on the lively West Shore, Camp Hill is just two miles from the state capital of Harrisburg. The downtown features great local shops and restaurants.

Susquehanna River Trail Muskies, walleye, smallmouth bass, panfish, catfish & carp are the most commonly found gamefish. This stretch of river is renowned for its fantastic smallmouth bass fishing. Parking is available at West Fairview Point & Park (see listing in Birding) & City Island (see listing in Other Outdoor Recreation).

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Opossum Lake (see listing in Boating) Mountain bikes can be taken on the 4-mile trail & along access roads connecting to the lake.

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center • 486.5031 E D (see F-6 & park map, right) • 500 Kings Gap Rd, Carlisle 17015 www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/kingsgap.aspx The Valley’s largest state park features a 4-mile road that winds through 2,531 acres to a historic Italian villa-style mansion atop of South Mountain. Enjoy birding, biking, hunting, orienteering & self-guided tours of the garden. There are 20 miles of trails in the park.

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Michaux State Forest (see listing in Hiking) There are two shared-use trail systems: 38-mile Flat Rock trail system north of Route 30 & 31-mile Michaux trail system south of Route 30.

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Pine Grove Furnace State Park (see listing in Hiking) Find pickerel, perch & stocked brooke, brown & rainbow trout in Laurel & Fuller Lakes. Year-round trout fishing in Laurel Lake & Mountain Creek; seasonal trout fishing in Fuller Lake.

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Rattlesnake Trail (see park map, right) This 1-mile trail begins along the main park road near the vehicle bridge. Easy to moderate hiking.

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Mt. Holly Marsh Preserve • 240.5362 D (H-6) 1 Lakeside Dr, Mt Holly Springs 17065 • ccpa.net/planning 913-acre nature preserve with over 7 miles of trail. Enjoy an easy walk through the marsh or challenge yourself to a hike through steep, wooded terrain.

Waggoner’s Gap Hawk Watch (see listing in Birding) Less than 1 mile of rocky hiking & picnic area with interpretive signage. There is a 360˚ view from the top.

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Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Museum E (I-5) 1559 Boiling Springs Rd, Boiling Springs 17007 • paflyfishing.org Self-guided exhibits preserving the history & heritage of fly fishing.

Located inside Allenberry Resort Inn & Playhouse. Ample parking.

Dykeman Spring Nature Park • 532.2147 D (B-7) Dykeman Rd, Shippensburg 17257 • borough.shippensburg.pa.us Inhabited by Delaware Indians in 1730, this property was also the site of a confederate encampment on June 25, 1863. Now, the park contains 3.26 miles of nature trails ranging from easy to more difficult.

Old Doubling Gap Road Trail (see park map, right) This 2.6-mile easy hike is marked with red blazes.

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Cumberland Valley Rail Trail (CVRT) • 860.0444 E D (A-7 & D-4) Trail entrances at Newville Trailhead Facility, 23 McFarland St; Oakville Rd, Oakville; Shippensburg Township Park, Britton Rd • cvrtc.org 9.5-mile trail follows the abandoned Cumberland Valley railroad from Shippensburg to Newville. Suitable for walking, running, biking & horseback riding. Also see (G-4) for 1-mile trail end in Carlisle. In the future, this trail will stretch from Shippensburg to Carlisle.

Darlington Trail (K-1) Lambs Gap Rd, Marysville 17053 • satc-hike.org Moderate 7.74-mile trail located in State Game Lands #170. Find a trail map on the Susquehanna Appalachian Trail Club website.

Opossum Lake (see listing in Boating) A 4-mile easy to moderate trail featuring different wildlife habitats, interpretive signage & a unique view of the dam.

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Opossum Lake E (see listing in Boating) Fish for largemouth bass, bluegill, purebred muskellunge, black crappie, tiger muskellunge & stocked rainbow trout. Ample parking & an ADA fishing dock on-site. Special catch & release regulation in effect.

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Cumberland County Biker-Hiker Trail (F-7) Located inside Pine Grove Furnace State Park (see listing in Hiking) Trail entrances at Laurel & Fuller Lakes. Two miles of easy to moderate trails. Bike rentals available at Laurel Lake concessions (seasonal). All roads in the park are open to biking.

Flat Rock Trail D (D-2) Colonel Denning State Park (see listing in Hiking) 2.5 miles one way, this strenuous, rocky climb leads to a 180-degree scenic overview of the Valley. Trailhead is located behind the Park Office.

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Pine Grove Furnace State Park (see listing in Hiking) Electric motors, canoes & kayaking allowed on the 25-acre Laurel Lake.

Seasonal boat rentals.

Doubling Gap Nature Trail (see park map, right) This 1-mile easy self-guided nature hiking trail begins & ends at Doubling Gap Lake.

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Opossum Lake • 977.1625 E D (F-3) 220 Opossum Lake Rd, Carlisle 17015 • opossumlake.org There are three access points on the 59-acre dammed lake. Boating is limited to boats powered by electric motors & un-powered boats.

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Boiling Springs - The picturesque town of Boiling Springs is brimming with worldrenowned fly-fishing, access to the famous Appalachian Trail and the popular Children’s Lake.

LeTort Springs • 245.0508 ED (H-4) letort.org This is one of the finest limestone trout streams in the nation, known for large wild browns. ADA fishing platform & parking available for LeTort Spring Run Nature Trail (see listing in Other Outdoor Recreation). Yearround catch & release fly fishing in designated marked segments.

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Whittlinger Nature Preserve • 258.4441 (I-5) 2 Mountain Rd, Boiling Springs 17007 • smiddleton.com 50-acre nature preserve with 1-mile, easy to moderate trail. Park & enter near Boiling Springs swimming pool.

Warner Trail (D-1) A 2.5-mile trail starting at the “wagon wheel” of trails following the northern side of the ridge & overlooking the park. Moderate hiking.

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Carlisle Borough Bicycle & Pedestrian Trail Network • 243.3318 E D (G-4) Various locations, Carlisle 17013 • carlislepa.org 13.8 mile on-road bike route within Carlisle Borough. Bike route is marked with green bike route signs & sharrow road markings placed on certain streets in the Carlisle Borough. The bike route connects with off-road trails within the Carlisle Borough’s park & trail system, including Forbes Path, Valley Meadows & Dickinson Park Track & Cross Country Trail.

Colonel Denning State Park • 776.5272 ED (see D-2 & park map, right) • 1599 Doubling Gap Rd, Newville 17241 www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/coloneldenning.aspx 273-acre park featuring Doubling Gap Lake (swimming, boating, fishing, ice-fishing, ice-skating), Environmental Education Center, hunting, birding, picnicking & orienteering. There are 18 miles of hiking in & around the park. Hiking & Nature Trail Guide is available in the park office.

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There’s so much to do in Cumberland Valley you’ll want to spend the night or the whole weekend and explore our rich history, outdoor recreation, annual car shows, performing arts, great dining and eclectic shopping.

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Conodoguinet Creek Water Trail Map & Trail Guide: visitcumberlandvalley.com or available at the Cumberland Valley Visitors Center.

40 miles long, class 1 stream, the trail begins near Carlisle at North Middleton Park & ends at “The Point” in West Fairview, where the creek flows into the Susquehanna River. Caution: Check trail guide for dam locations - these should be avoided.

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Huntsdale Fish Hatchery • 486.3419 E (F-6) 195 Lebo Rd, Carlisle 17013 • fishandboat.com Established in 1932 & managed by the PA Fish & Boat Commission, there is a visitor center with a small museum. Fish observation only.

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Green Spring Trout Farms, Inc. • 776.3214 (C-5) 2 W. Hatchery Rd, Newville 17241 • greenspringtroutfarms.com This hatchery raises rainbow, brook, brown, golden rainbow & tiger trout. Fish observation only.

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Children’s Lake • 705.7850 E D (M-6) 410 Front St, Boiling Springs 17007 The 7-acre lake accommodates shallow-draft boats, canoes & electric motors.

D (I-6) Whiskey Springs Rock Maze & Rocky Ridge Vista Whiskey Spring Rd, Boiling Springs 17007 Enter woods at the white A.T. blazes off Whiskey Spring Rd. Follow steep trail ¼ mile south to reach the first outcrop. Boulders range in size & skill level; safety equipment is needed for rock climbing.

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U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center • 245.3972 E D (H-3) 950 Soldiers Dr, Carlisle 17013 • usahec.org An interactive interpretive museum & archives focused on “telling the Army story…one Soldier at a time.” Also includes Army Heritage Trail, a one-mile outdoor interactive museum that interprets the history of the U.S. Army with full-scale exhibits from the French & Indian War era through present. Suitable for walking, running & biking.

Tuscarora Trail • 238.7017 D (B-3) The Tuscarora Trail is the northern portion of an extensive 220-mile bypass route of the A.T. in PA, MD, WV & VA. Detailed trail guides are available through the Potomac A.T. Club website. Parking is available at Colonel Denning State Park & Waggoner’s Gap Hawk Watch.

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Fielding Belt Trail • 258.4441 E D (I-5) Spring Meadows Park & South Middleton Township Park This 0.75-mile trail connects the 1.5-mile Spring Meadows Trail (includes exercise stations) and South Middleton Township Park .8-mile loop trail for an out & back trail suitable for biking or walking.

(A-3) Three Square Hollow Vista Three Square Hollow Rd, Newburg 17240 This easily accessed vista has a hitching post, parking area & a prepared trail leading to the vista & picnic table.

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Conodoguinet Creek Water Trail (see listing in Boating) Smallmouth bass, rock bass & sunfish are the most common gamefish found in the creek. Tiger muskellunge fingerlings & trout are stocked.

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Scott Farm Appalachian Trail Work Center D (I-2) 314 Bernheisel Bridge Rd, Carlisle 17015 Limited parking, water spigot & portable toilet are available at this site.

Cross the bridge on the pedestrian walkway & head south on the A.T. White blazes lead the way; double blazes indicate a turn or prominent landmark. Hike 2 miles north to scenic overlook & rock bench. Hike until you are ready to return to your vehicle. For an alternative hike, turn right & follow the trail north along Conodoguinet Creek.

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Roundtop Mountain Resort • 432.9631 (L-5) 925 Roundtop Rd, Lewisberry 17339 • skiroundtop.com Year-round fun with OGO Balls, ziplines, paintball, ropes course, skiing, snowboarding & snow tubing. Lessons available.

North Slope Road Trail (C-2) This 2.45-mile trail begins on the Old Doubling Gap Road Trail & ends on Cider Path Trail on top of Blue Mountain. This trail is the main access to the top of Blue Mountain for logging operations.

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Children’s Lake (see listing in Boating) The trout-stocked lake is open to all ages for fishing. During the first month of trout season a section along the A.T. is open to children 12 & under only. Parking available behind lake in Fisherman’s Lot.

Visitor Information Desk at the U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center (see listing in Other Outdoor Recreation) Satellite Visitors Center location with a selection of guides & brochures.

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Pine Grove Furnace State Park (see listing below) Visit the A.T. Museum then follow the white blazes south, past the General Store. This is where thru-hikers stop to celebrate reaching the midway point of the trail by eating a half gallon of ice cream. You will pass by the Ironmaster’s Mansion. Continue south to see the prominent marker showing the actual midway point of the A.T.

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Rich Valley Golf • (see listing in Golf) Mini golf course.

Cider Path Trail (C2) This 1.2-mile trail begins along the Old Doubling Gap Road just east of the park boundary. Cider Path climbs to the summit of Blue Mountain then dips over the other side to meet the Warner Trail. Hiking is moderate to rugged.

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Big Spring Creek Greenway (D-5) Big Spring Rd, Newville 17241 • bigspringcreek.com This 6-mile limestone creek does not freeze in winter, making it an excellent year-round location for wild brook trout fishing. There is a 1.5-mile catch & release only fly-fishing area.

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Mid-Atlantic Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) • 258.5771 D (L-5) 4 E. First St, Boiling Springs 17007 • appalachiantrail.org Visit for suggestions, a small gift shop, trail maps, visitor center & parking permits. Open Mon-Fri, & weekends May-Sept.

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Tuscarora State Forest • 536.3191 E D (along northern boundary of county) • 445 S. Big Spring Rd, Blain 17006 www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/stateforests/tuscarora 96,000+ acres of forest & 4 state parks are located in Cumberland, Franklin, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin & Perry Counties. Find over 150 miles of state forest roads, 178 miles of hiking trail, 100 miles of snow-mobile trails, 11 miles of cross-country skiing trails & more. Park at Elk Hill Rd for horseback riding.

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Pine Hill Arboretum • 732.0711 D (L-2) 164 Creekside Dr, Enola 17025 15-acre protected property renowned for amazing spring wildflowers; home to more than 118 species of wildflowers, 59 varieties of trees & nearly 80 species of birds & a strenuous ½-mile loop trail.

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(F-7) Ironmaster’s Mansion • 486.4108 E D 1212 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners 17324 • ironmastersmansion.com Renovated 1815 mansion used as a hostel. Check website for public tour dates.

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Approach slowly & quietly to spot great blue herons & great egrets hunting for a meal. The trees will host red-bellied woodpeckers, gray catbirds & osprey.

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D (M-2) Negley Park • 737.6843 E 301 Cumberland Rd, Lemoyne 17043 • lemoynepa.com Perfect for picnicking, the park is perched high on a hill overlooking the Harrisburg skyline & the Susquehanna River. 2 miles of hiking.

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D (I-5) Center Point Knob • 258.5771 Park at Leidigh Dr or Kuhn Rd. The original halfway point of the A.T. when it was completed in 1937.

A replica of the original plaque is on-site at the scenic overlook. Hike the blue-blazed White Rocks Trail from Kuhn Rd for best views.

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Liberty Forge (see listing in Golf) Mini golf course.

Mountain Creek Trail (see park map, right) This 1.4-mile trail is a link between the bicycle trail to Fuller Lake & Laurel Lake. Deer, heron, waterfowl & beaver can be seen along this trail.

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LeTort Spring Run Nature Trail • 245.0508 E D (H-4) 260 E. Pomfret St, Carlisle 17013 • letort.org 2.2-mile crushed stone trail runs alongside LeTort Spring Run. Easy access from LeTort Park or Bonny Brook Rd. Keep your eyes open for wildlife & interpretive signage.

Koppenhaver Trail (see park map, right) This 1-mile scenic trail begins at the far end of Fuller Ball Field.

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Cumberland Valley Rail Trail (see listing in Biking)

Cumberland County Biker-Hiker Trail (F-7) Trail entrances at Laurel & Fuller Lakes. 2 miles of easy to moderate trail. Bike rentals available at Laurel Lake concession.

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West Fairview Point & Park (M-2) E D 50 Front St, Enola 17025 • 909.5630 Point: One of the best spots to view migrating waterfowl along the Susquehanna River. Best in spring.

Park: Riparian woodland habitat good for migrant passerines. Access to .5-mile looping trail in parking lot, under highway overpass.

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Creek Trail (see park map, right) ½-mile trail begins at the amphitheater & winds past vernal ponds & a stand of white pine along Mountain Creek near the camping area.

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City Island • 255.3020 (M-2) Market St. Bridge, Harrisburg 17109 Home to Metro Bank Park Stadium, Riverside Village, Harbourtown, Skyline Sports Complex, Carriage House, Harrisburg Paddlewheel Riverboat, three boat marinas, a mini golf course & the City Island Railroad.

Picnic Pavilion. 717-486-8126 www.atmuseum.org

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Front Cover: Pole Steeple Trail in Michaux State Forest, Eric Forberger; Downtown Carlisle, Pammi Simone; Yellow Breeches Creek, Eric Forberger

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Buck Ridge Trail (F-7) This 6-mile difficult trail through Michaux State Forest connects Kings Gap Environmental Education Center & Pine Grove Furnace State Park.

The trailhead is across from the park office & is marked with yellow paint blazes.

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Boiling Springs is recognized as an official Appalachian Trail Community™ for the village’s commitment to providing a service to hikers & promoting the assets of the National Scenic Appalachian Trail. Park in Fisherman’s Lot & follow the A.T. blazes north across Bucher Hill Road, along the famous fly-fishing stream Yellow Breeches Creek then along Children’s Lake. Continue past the gazebo to the ATC. You can also head south over a footbridge, then cross a beautiful historic stone bridge, zig zagging through farm fields & taking a steady climb up South Mountain to Center Point Knob, the original midway point of the trail. The large holes you pass are from iron ore mining for the foundry located in the parking lot.

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Willow Mill Park • 766.1657 D (J-2) 80 Willow Mill Park Rd, Mechanicsburg 17050 • sstwp.org Mostly flat & lightly wooded course has 9 holes & a length of 2,144 feet. With a red par of 27, this course has concrete tees & DISCatcher baskets

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provides fun, hands-on learning experiences.

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