State: | Pennsylvania |
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Address: | 576-624 River Rd, Airville, PA 17302, USA |
Postal code: | 17302 |
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This is a unique place in this area. Naturally, the Susquehanna's water level would cutoff access to this island, but because the water level has been altered for the benefit of the nearby dam and had room electric plant, the elevated riverbed becomes an access point for this island. On the shore, the island's terrain juts up suddenly to create a long 15 foot high cliff that reaches about 200 feet inland. The access to the island can be difficult due to a very slight climb up a four foot high rock face (this is at the end of the aforementioned cliff).
Overall, the hike is easy and provides unique views if the Susquehanna, Norman Wood Bridge, and nearby islands. If you're feeling adventurous, there is a nearby island separated by a narrow gap (maybe 3-4 feet) of rushing water. I feel it's reachable. Also, since the Susquehanna is a water trail, this is a great place to launch kayaks and camp out for the day, as it can be quite private during weekdays and the hike is fairly flat and accessible from nearby Lock 12.
There are also at least two Locks that are fairly well preserved, with one even having a small stream flowing through it.
The easiest way to reach it is to park in Lock 12's lower lot and walk towards where the Norman Wood Bridge crosses the river. A trail continues there from other parts of the Lock 12 area and Mill Creek Trail.
NOTE : This does seem to be a spot where people with no respect sometimes gather and wreck the place and leave trash. It is somewhat regularly cleaned by volunteers, but as always, leave no trace when visiting.