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Susquehanna Warrior Trail

February 15, 2024

The Susquehanna Warrior Trail is a 12.21-mile (19.65 km)[1][2][note 1] rail trail for bicyclists and pedestrians that runs along the west bank of the Susquehanna River in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The trail was created in 2005, and opened to the public in 2007.[3] The Susquehanna Warrior Trail has not yet been dedicated.[4] The trail is part of a plan to create a trail network covering all of Luzerne County.[5]

Susquehanna Warrior Trail
The Susquehanna Warrior Trail at its southern terminus in the Susquehanna Riverlands
Length12.21 mi (19.65 km)
LocationLuzerne County, Pennsylvania
Established2007
TrailheadsPPL riverlands, Shickshinny, Garden Drive-In.
UseHiking, Bicycling, Running
Elevation gain/lossApproximately 0
SightsSusquehanna River, Garden Drive-In
Surfacecrushed stone
Right of wayrailroad (former)
Websitewww.susquehannawarriortrail.org

Route description edit

 
A stretch of the trail south of Shickshinny

The southern section of the Susquehanna Warrior Trail begins on a side road off U.S. Route 11 two or three miles upstream along the Susquehanna River from Wapwallopen. It parallels U.S. Route 11 for 1.4 miles before joining the main section.[2]

The main section of the Susquehanna Warrior Trail begins on U.S. Route 11, about two miles (3.2 km) south of Shickshinny and 0.2 miles north of the southern section of the trail. The trail parallels US 11 for most of the way. After about 1.7 miles (2.7 km), it goes briefly through the streets of Shickshinny before crossing over Shickshinny Creek and exiting Shickshinny. At roughly the 7.9-mile (12.7 km) mark, the Susquehanna Warrior Trail crosses over Hunlock Creek. The trail's north end is in the Garden Drive-In, about two miles (3.2 km) northwest of Nanticoke.[2]

The Susquehanna Warrior Trail is between 8 feet (2.4 m) and 10 feet (3.0 m) wide.[6]

History edit

Historically, there was a Native American footpath where the Susquehanna Warrior Trail is.[4]

From abandoned railway to trail edit

The Susquehanna Warrior Trail began as the old Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western railroad bed.[7] In 1995, the Pennsylvania Environmental Counsel received grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Luzerne County to begin planning to convert the old railroad bed into a trail. Three years later, in 1998, the plan was completed and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation of Natural Resources, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, and the Berwick HWF funded the project.[8] Construction of the trail began in 2005.[9] The trail was opened to the public in 2007. The trail was damaged by Tropical Storm Lee in 2011. However, numerous volunteers repaired the damage.[10]

The Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology visited the Susquehanna Warrior Trail on June 2, 2013, as part of their annual meeting.[11] As of December 2013, the president of the Susquehanna Warrior Trail is Lance Kittelson.[6]

Possible expansion edit

It has been proposed that the Susquehanna Warrior Trail could be extended three miles (4.8 km) north, as far as Plymouth Township. According to an April 2012 article in the Wilkes-Barre newspaper, Times Leader, if "everything goes well and funding is available, the trail should be extended sometime in the next year."[10] The trail would continue to follow the old railroad bed past the site of the Avondale Mine Disaster.[12]

The trail may even be extended as far north as the intersection of US 11 and the South Cross Valley Expressway, where it will connect with the numerous trails near Wilkes-Barre.[13] Additionally, in some years the Susquehanna Warrior Trail may be extended as far south as Berwick.[13] Also, there is the possibility of gates being installed to prevent illegal dumping on the Susquehanna Warrior Trail.[10] It was originally intended that the gates would be installed in April 2013, but they have not been installed as of May 6, 2013.[12] The length of the finished trail is expected to be 16 miles one way.[1]

Biology edit

Eagles, egrets,[14] and herons have been observed on the Susquehanna Warrior Trail, as have other animals, such as otters.[15] Riparian forests and meadows are located near the Susquehanna Warrior Trail.[11]

Activities edit

The Susquehanna Warrior Trail supports multiple uses: bicycling, running, and hiking.[15] During the winter, the trail is used for cross-country skiing.[6] Since 2008 there has been a 3.1-mile (5.0 km) footrace on the Susquehanna Warrior Trail.[7] The course record for it is 16 minutes and 46 seconds.[16]

See also edit

Notes edit

  1. ^ The trail has a 1.4-mile (2.3 km) section that is not connected with the main trail.

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Susquehanna Warrior Trail". Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  2. ^ a b c Google (August 16, 2012). "Susquehanna Warrior Trail" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved August 16, 2012.
  3. ^ Susquehanna River Water Trail (PDF), 2008, retrieved March 11, 2013
  4. ^ a b STATE of the LUZERNE COUNTY TRAIL SYSTEM (PDF), December 2007, retrieved March 11, 2013
  5. ^ "Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Susquehanna Greenway Partnership collaborating with the Susquehanna Warrior Trail Council". 2012. Retrieved March 11, 2013.
  6. ^ a b c Cross country skiing a wise option in winter, Wyoming County Press Examiner, December 24, 2013, retrieved January 20, 2014
  7. ^ a b "Picture Gallery". SWT Council. 2010. Retrieved August 16, 2012.
  8. ^ "History of the Susquehanna Warrior Trail". SWT Council. Retrieved August 16, 2012.
  9. ^ , archived from the original on 2010-03-12, retrieved March 11, 2013
  10. ^ a b c Soprano, Joe (April 22, 2012). "Expansion of Susquehanna Warrior Trail". Cycling Scene. Times Leader. Wilkes-Barre, PA. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  11. ^ a b , 2013, archived from the original on February 22, 2014, retrieved January 20, 2014
  12. ^ a b Paul Golias (May 6, 2013), Fire, illegal dumping plague Avondale site, retrieved November 21, 2013
  13. ^ a b Freudenberger, Dale. "Rail Trail Expansion". Susquehanna Greenway Partnership. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
  14. ^ Kent Jackson (March 22, 2013), Trail races offer runners a kinder track, retrieved November 21, 2013
  15. ^ a b About the Susquehanna Warrior Trail, retrieved January 20, 2014
  16. ^ Montagna, Mike. "7th ANNUAL SUSQUEHANNA WARRIOR TRAIL". neparunner.com.

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The Susquehanna Warrior Trail is a 12 21 mile 19 65 km 1 2 note 1 rail trail for bicyclists and pedestrians that runs along the west bank of the Susquehanna River in Luzerne County Pennsylvania The trail was created in 2005 and opened to the public in 2007 3 The Susquehanna Warrior Trail has not yet been dedicated 4 The trail is part of a plan to create a trail network covering all of Luzerne County 5 Susquehanna Warrior TrailThe Susquehanna Warrior Trail at its southern terminus in the Susquehanna RiverlandsLength12 21 mi 19 65 km LocationLuzerne County PennsylvaniaEstablished2007TrailheadsPPL riverlands Shickshinny Garden Drive In UseHiking Bicycling RunningElevation gain lossApproximately 0SightsSusquehanna River Garden Drive InSurfacecrushed stoneRight of wayrailroad former Websitewww wbr susquehannawarriortrail wbr org Contents 1 Route description 2 History 2 1 From abandoned railway to trail 2 2 Possible expansion 3 Biology 4 Activities 5 See also 6 Notes 7 References 8 External linksRoute description edit nbsp A stretch of the trail south of ShickshinnyThe southern section of the Susquehanna Warrior Trail begins on a side road off U S Route 11 two or three miles upstream along the Susquehanna River from Wapwallopen It parallels U S Route 11 for 1 4 miles before joining the main section 2 The main section of the Susquehanna Warrior Trail begins on U S Route 11 about two miles 3 2 km south of Shickshinny and 0 2 miles north of the southern section of the trail The trail parallels US 11 for most of the way After about 1 7 miles 2 7 km it goes briefly through the streets of Shickshinny before crossing over Shickshinny Creek and exiting Shickshinny At roughly the 7 9 mile 12 7 km mark the Susquehanna Warrior Trail crosses over Hunlock Creek The trail s north end is in the Garden Drive In about two miles 3 2 km northwest of Nanticoke 2 The Susquehanna Warrior Trail is between 8 feet 2 4 m and 10 feet 3 0 m wide 6 History editHistorically there was a Native American footpath where the Susquehanna Warrior Trail is 4 From abandoned railway to trail edit The Susquehanna Warrior Trail began as the old Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad bed 7 In 1995 the Pennsylvania Environmental Counsel received grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Luzerne County to begin planning to convert the old railroad bed into a trail Three years later in 1998 the plan was completed and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation of Natural Resources the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Berwick HWF funded the project 8 Construction of the trail began in 2005 9 The trail was opened to the public in 2007 The trail was damaged by Tropical Storm Lee in 2011 However numerous volunteers repaired the damage 10 The Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology visited the Susquehanna Warrior Trail on June 2 2013 as part of their annual meeting 11 As of December 2013 the president of the Susquehanna Warrior Trail is Lance Kittelson 6 Possible expansion edit It has been proposed that the Susquehanna Warrior Trail could be extended three miles 4 8 km north as far as Plymouth Township According to an April 2012 article in the Wilkes Barre newspaper Times Leader if everything goes well and funding is available the trail should be extended sometime in the next year 10 The trail would continue to follow the old railroad bed past the site of the Avondale Mine Disaster 12 The trail may even be extended as far north as the intersection of US 11 and the South Cross Valley Expressway where it will connect with the numerous trails near Wilkes Barre 13 Additionally in some years the Susquehanna Warrior Trail may be extended as far south as Berwick 13 Also there is the possibility of gates being installed to prevent illegal dumping on the Susquehanna Warrior Trail 10 It was originally intended that the gates would be installed in April 2013 but they have not been installed as of May 6 2013 12 The length of the finished trail is expected to be 16 miles one way 1 Biology editEagles egrets 14 and herons have been observed on the Susquehanna Warrior Trail as have other animals such as otters 15 Riparian forests and meadows are located near the Susquehanna Warrior Trail 11 Activities editThe Susquehanna Warrior Trail supports multiple uses bicycling running and hiking 15 During the winter the trail is used for cross country skiing 6 Since 2008 there has been a 3 1 mile 5 0 km footrace on the Susquehanna Warrior Trail 7 The course record for it is 16 minutes and 46 seconds 16 See also editList of rail trails in PennsylvaniaNotes edit The trail has a 1 4 mile 2 3 km section that is not connected with the main trail References edit a b Susquehanna Warrior Trail Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Retrieved 10 June 2020 a b c Google August 16 2012 Susquehanna Warrior Trail Map Google Maps Google Retrieved August 16 2012 Susquehanna River Water Trail PDF 2008 retrieved March 11 2013 a b STATE of the LUZERNE COUNTY TRAIL SYSTEM PDF December 2007 retrieved March 11 2013 Delaware amp Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Susquehanna Greenway Partnership collaborating with the Susquehanna Warrior Trail Council 2012 Retrieved March 11 2013 a b c Cross country skiing a wise option in winter Wyoming County Press Examiner December 24 2013 retrieved January 20 2014 a b Picture Gallery SWT Council 2010 Retrieved August 16 2012 History of the Susquehanna Warrior Trail SWT Council Retrieved August 16 2012 Wyoming Valley Wellness Trails archived from the original on 2010 03 12 retrieved March 11 2013 a b c Soprano Joe April 22 2012 Expansion of Susquehanna Warrior Trail Cycling Scene Times Leader Wilkes Barre PA Retrieved August 24 2012 a b PSO Annual Meeting May 31 June 2 2013 2013 archived from the original on February 22 2014 retrieved January 20 2014 a b Paul Golias May 6 2013 Fire illegal dumping plague Avondale site retrieved November 21 2013 a b Freudenberger Dale Rail Trail Expansion Susquehanna Greenway Partnership Retrieved October 3 2012 Kent Jackson March 22 2013 Trail races offer runners a kinder track retrieved November 21 2013 a b About the Susquehanna Warrior Trail retrieved January 20 2014 Montagna Mike 7th ANNUAL SUSQUEHANNA WARRIOR TRAIL neparunner com External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Susquehanna Warrior Trail Trail map41 11 N 76 05 W 41 18 N 76 09 W 41 18 76 09 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Susquehanna Warrior Trail amp oldid 1185906846, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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