Montgomery to Watsontown
This stretch of paddle might have a few boats, but it is a great place to paddle and fish!
Watsontown to Milton
Paddle down-river to Milton State Park where you can spend your afternoon in the shade and the perfect place to have a picnic.
Greevy Boat Launch to Heritage Park
Lauch your boat at Greevy Boat Launch in Williamsport and float downriver to Muncy Heritgae Park.
Milton to Lewisburg
By far the easiest stretch to paddle along the West Branch of the Susquehanna, this 4.1 mile easy paddle from Milton to Lewisburg not suitable for alot of motorized boats, but ideal for beginning or casual paddlers.
Chillisquaque to Northumberland Point Municipal Access
Take a leisurely 5.8 mile paddle down the West Branch from Chillisquaque to Northumberland. While you need to look out for motor boats, there will be plenty of wildlife to see!
Muncy to Montgomery
This is a scenic 5-mile paddle that requires about 2.5 to 3 hours to complete. The Muncy Boat Access is currently closed, so use the walk-in access at the Muncy Heritage Park and Nature Trail.
Marysville to West Fairview
This trip is a nice float down a beautiful section of the Susquehanna. Easily accessible put-in and take-out points, a unique view of the historic Rockville bridge, and the Sheet Island Archipelago with abundant wildlife make this sojourn a memorable one.
Fort Hunter to City Island
This trip starts just north of Harrisburg at the Fort Hunter Boat Launch. The flow is slow here so just relax and prepare yourself for the 6-mile journey ahead – but get your camera ready for the historic Rockville Bridge.
Greevy to Montoursville
This is an ideal float trip if you want to get in and out of the water in under two hours.
Milton State Park - Loop Around the Islands
This is a great way to see Milton State Park and get some exercise, all in one afternoon. At 2 1/4 miles, this paddle trip can be done in less than 2 hours – or you can spend the day gently floating through the shallows and enjoying the scenery.
Watsontown to Milton State Park
This is an easy, approximately 4.5 mile stretch with a couple of options for your put in at Watsontown. The take-out will be on your right under the Mahoning Street Bridge. It is a paved ramp take-out leading to a grassy area and ample gravel parking lot in the park.
Camp Hill to Highspire
The banks of the Susquehanna south of Harrisburg were once lined with industry. Now that much of that is gone, the river has been reborn as a sportsman's paradise. Paddlers can enjoy a relaxing, easy float on the now-scenic Susquehanna, all within minutes of the Capital Metro Area.
Floating the West Branch: Great Island at Lock Haven to Pine Access
This is an easy float that travels under a series of bridges and by several islands that most likely flood at high water. Seven miles of gentle, flowing water without obstructions other than the small grassy islands and bridge piers that are easily navigated.
PFBC Pine Access to Jersey Shore Borough Access
If you are looking for an easy, beginner paddle on the West Branch of the Susquehanna, this might be a great place to start.
Crisscross Applesauce
Launch at Lapidum Boat Ramp and paddle up river to do a figure eight around islands in the Susquehanna.
The Flat Mouth of the Susquehanna
Paddle from Perryville Community Park up the mouth of the Susquehanna River and around Garrett Island.
Ferries and a Canal
Paddle past the the lock remnants of one of the best operated Pennsylvania canals and see the last river crossing ferry in existance on the Susquehanna.
Susquehanna Water Gaps
Start this paddle at the mouth of the Juanita River and follow it until a mile past mini Statue of Liberty.
Logging History of the West Branch
Paddle along the calm waters where log rafts used to be abundantly floating downriver to thir final destination at Port Deposit, Maryland.
Lunch on an Island
Start your day on the river, paddle downstream and stop at Milton State Park, an island in the river, just in time for lunch.
Quiet Paddle in Central Pennsylvania
This calm, quiet stretch of river is great for beginners and those wishing to try out Stand-up paddle boarding. Leisurely paddle downstream in the last miles of the Northern Susquehanna while viewing wildlife and history along the banks.
Off the Banks of History in the Northern Susquehanna
The banks surrounding this paddle offer history of Native Americans in the area and their interaction with the incoming French trying to escape the revolutions in Haiti and back in France.
The Paddle of Breakneck
This short, relaxing paddle takes you from a beautiful public park to a historic river town that is also home to the North Branch Trail Manager.
Historic Conowingo Reservoir Loop Paddle
This paddle is located between the Holtwood Dam and the Conowingo Dam in Maryland. It will take you between several of the islands in the lower Susquehanna that you can spend the say exploring!
Virtual River Tours
Interested in other ways to have fun in the Chesapeake region? Visit Find Your Chesapeake!
