Appalachian Trail

Bethel, PA - The Appalachian Trail features a moderate, 9.5-mile trek through the Lebanon Valley. Enjoy crossing the historic Waterville Bridge, experience stunning landscapes, and discover diverse wildlife on Lebanon's section of… see below

The Appalachian Trail is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world and includes a moderate 9.5-mile hike through the Lebanon Valley. Find parking at Swatara State Park and set off over the Swatara Creek across the historic Waterville Bridge. A lenticular truss bridge built in 1890 then relocated to its current home in 1985 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.

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  • Recommended Day Hike: “Rt. 645, south of Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, to Rt. 72 at Swatara State Park, Lebanon County: A 9.5 mile, moderate hiking. Parking: Roadside parking at the AT at both terminus points. Highlight: Crossing Swatara Creek on the historic iron bridge that was moved here from the Pine Creek at Waterville in Lycoming County.” Read More at pennlive.com

What Locals Love About It. 

  • “This was the location for my second backpacking adventure and it was a good one with a nice mix of terrain—a mix of flat, hills, rocky, wet. It was just the right amount of challenging for me with a full pack in my late 50s and my second time out, it was a great experience. I would definitely do this again.” – Trish T via alltrails.com 

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7133-7183 PA-183
Bethel, PA 19507 

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