Swatara Rail Trail

On Aug 30th, 2013, we rode the Swatara Rail Trail. We parked at the trail access off Lickdale Rd, which can be reached from Rt. I-81, exit 90. Travel east on Fisher Ave. which turns into Lickdale Road east of Rt 72. Once crossing Rt. 72 make a left at the camping sign. Behind the camp registration building is a small parking lot for the trail.

There were no bathrooms along this trail and even though we saw no horses, there was plenty of evidence that they use the trails.
Swatara Rail Trail.

Parking next to campground off of Lickdale Rd
Swatara Trailhead
Deer along the trail
Trail View
Trail is packed gravel but changes to stone and pavement in places.
Parking
Another parking area. To access go north on Rt 72 from Lickdale road, turn right onMonroe Valley Road and take the first right. There is a short loop trail that can be accessed here.
Lickdale Trailhead
Swatara Trail
Swatara Trail
At times the trail is just two tire tracks.
Iron Bridge
This bridge takes you to the Bear Hole Trail and Appalachian Trail
Trail Directional Sign
Old Road
The trail follows this old road for a short distance.
Swatara Trail
After the paved road the trail becomes packed gravel again.
Swatara Trail
Sand Siding Trail bridge
This bridge allows you to access the Bear Hole Trail.
Suedburg Rd
The trail ended at Suedburg Rd 9.2 miles from our start.
Sand Siding Trail
On the ride back we crossed the Sand Siding Bridge and rode the Sand Siding Trail to the Bear Hole Trail. We turned right onto the Bear Hole Trail which took us to the Iron bridge where we were able to get back onto the Swatara Trail