flips over, remain calm. Dams on the Swatara weren't unheard of at the time of the proposal. The park is open year round to the public from sunrise to sunset. Make sure you are prepared for inclement weather and have the Between my buddy and I we caught 40 combined all smallies and 3-16" fall fish. Access the creek at the bridge going PFDs must be worn by all children 12 years and younger on all Jonestown, Lebanon County, and Boat House Road Park, Derry Township, Dauphin My buddy caught a nice 3lb smallmouth. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is HARRISBURG CAPITAL CITY which is approximately 7 miles away and has an elevation of 340 feet (64 feet higher than Swatara Creek). ). This page is dedicated to the "dirty" Swatty and those who brave it's waters. Bald Eagles had all but disappeared from the lower 48 states as of the 1960s. The Swatara Furnace is a historic iron furnace and 200-acre national historic district located along Mill Creek, a tributary of the Swatara Creek in Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Scroll down the page to the map of the gauge location to toggle to the gauges upstream or downstream from the current location. Later, farmers brought their grain and other Forge - 130.1 miles long. Route 934 north of Annville, Harper's Tavern (717-865-2584) was an 1804 Easy 4.4 (478) Swatara State Park. [11], The ironmaster's mansion was altered further, following the property's 1881 purchase by Mahlon Boyer, who wrapped a porch-veranda around the home's eastern, southern and western sides. 1745, the site was the birthplace of Lindley Murray, a famous grammarian and 2023 www.ldnews.com. The Swatara Creek flows southward from Schuylkill County to the Susquehanna River in Middletown, Dauphin County. The lava is a few hundred The Bridge is a 221-foot long lenticular truss bridge. town in Dauphin County, PA, established 1755 by George Fischer, a Quaker. Please enable scripts and reload this page. Do you need a bigger file? the river include rocks, rock ledges, trees, sandbars and dams. As I walked upstream towards the low-head Hershey dam, I noticed nut and stove sized pieces of coal. Along the entire creek are remnants of the Union Canal, the side to the stern. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit. the founder of Palmyra, is buried. We couldn't process your signup request. Casted several times, got hung up once, and freed. capabilities, their travel route and their approximate float times. The Swatara Creek ASK about our private float: For $150 plus rental fees, we offer a PRIVATE FLOAT on the Sherman Creek, which includes a paddling lesson, an expert guide, and an eco-discovery tour (optional). By 1965, the railroad in the northern section of the park had been abandoned and by the early 1980s, the line from Suedberg south to Lebanon was abandoned. transported. Employed in that capacity prior to 1823 during the construction of the Erie Canal, he subsequently secured work as the principal assistant to the Union Canal's chief engineer, Canvas White. M&H [11], The original section of the ironmaster's mansion, which was built circa 1830 (around the same time as the furnace), was a 2-1/2 story stone structure which was "two bays wide with six over six windows." Enjoy this 6.1-mile loop trail near Ono, Pennsylvania. A 42-year-old male has died after emergency crews responded to a water rescue in Jonestown Sunday, Pennsylvania State Police reported. To learn more, read Calisphere's terms of use. Updated: 6:51 AM EDT April 27, 2022 LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. Update, 4/26: State Police have identified a second person who drowned along Swatara Creek on Sunday. The four contributing buildings of the Swatara Furnace Historic District are located along both sides of Mill Creek, and include: the furnace (1830), stone dam breast (c. 1850), ironmaster's mansion (c. 1830, c. 1860, c. 1881, and c. 1969), barn (c. 1860), stone foreman's house (c. 1830), and stone worker's double house (c. 1830). Boat House Road Park is a public access maintained by Derry We'd love to hear about it; please send us a message. Indian Echo Caverns is a Get to know this 22.5-mile out-and-back trail near Jonestown, Pennsylvania. On closer inspection, you can see remnants of the Water levels and flow data can be found on the NOAA site. Hershey Schools owns Camp Catherine, Spartan Meadows, Camp Swattee and Camp We recommend you include the following information in your citation. boats 20 feet and less in length, while under way, and on all canoes and kayaks. It then crossed overland to Clarks Run at the headwaters of Tulpehocken Creek, following Tulpehocken Creek downstream to Reading on the Schuylkill River. Works. A 23-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man were also involved in Sunday's incident, according to officials. Between sunset and sunrise, Obstacles encountered along It's a shame really. State police said Perry Ratcliffe Jr., 36, was pronounced dead at 5:37 p.m., shortly after he was pulled from the Swatara Creek near Jonestown by other members of a group he had been boating with. A short time later, it was "converted to a forge and foundry where once famous Swatara stoves were cast and finished. At Exit 90, Lickdale, follow PA 72 north; at Exit 100, take PA 443 west. 10 posts Page 1 of 1 . Middletown. Two such species that are becoming more prevalent are American Eels and Bald Eagles. 18 in. a time, the site was known as Shuey's Mill. The home's 3-1/2 story eastern section, which was subsequently added circa 1860, was "three bays wide, and four bays deep, forming an ell with six over six windows and with shutters." Upper Kishacoquillas Creek Watershed 2020 WIP Update (PDF) Upper Schuylkill River Watershed 2019 WIP Update (PDF) Map 1 TMDL Watershed (PDF) Map 2 Schuylkill Main Stem (PDF) Map 3 Mill Creek (PDF) Map 4 West Branch West West Muddy Branch (PDF) Map 5 Little Schuylkill Wabash Panther Creek (PDF) Keystone State. The project is designed to restore habitat and reduce flooding risk in . centered and as low as possible at all times, especially when entering and Call (717) 534-8995 for more information. All boats must display an anchor light (a white light visible 360 degrees Swatara State Park was originally slated to become a large lake by creating a dam on the Swatara Creek in 1987. Today, trucks using Interstate 81 carry most of the cargo that was once transported through the park by rail. Swatara Creek (nicknamed the Swatty) is a 72-mile-long (116 km) tributary of the Susquehanna River in east-central Pennsylvania in the United States. Smallmouth Bass with a rage craw, 1 lb. The Union Canal Companys Branch Canal to Pine Grove had its beginnings as a 6.4 mile navigable feeder canal completed in November 1827. All powered boats must Swatara State Park is in Lebanon and Schuylkill counties, 14 miles north of Lebanon andthree miles west of Pine Grove. Be aware of other boaters. During the 1980s, the bridge was determined to be too narrow for modern use. one day-trip? bridge is planned for reproduction at Clifton. Lower Swatara Township (Annual payments on two DCIB loans): $111,500. Library, Water Resources Collections and Archives. Anglers who are familiar with Swatara Creek are asked to suggest changes using the link above. It was to follow the Schuylkill downriver to the Delaware River at Philadelphia. It rises in the Appalachian Mountains in central Schuylkill County and passes through northwest Lebanon County before draining into the Susquehanna at Middletown in Dauphin County. Children 12 years of age and younger must wear a life jacket when underway. If your boat A little farther north is 322 near Hummelstown, the cave is open for tours. Visitors are asked to limit the amount of disposable items brought to the park and to take all trash and recyclables home. TODA1 - Black Warrior River at Oliver Lock and Dam, AL ; Boise, ID (BOI) BIGI1 - Boise River at Boise (Glenwood Bridge), ID ; EAGI1 - Boise River at Eagle Island, ID . Crossing the Swatara Access to the Swatara Creek Water Trail is provided at two formal trailheads, Scotto's Italian Restaurant, Keep weight Union Canal workers. Trail Sponsor. Boating deposits in the state. Instead of being demolished, the bridge was dismantled, repaired, moved, and rebuilt across the Swatara Creek to allow hikers on the Appalachian Trail to cross the stream, which led to the bridge sometimes being called the AT Bridge.. of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation, Then empty the boat and reenter. From its origin, to the mouth at Middletown in Dauphin County. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. coiled when not in use. 14.7 miles State Line to Mouth. If you're wondering about permissions and what you can do with this item, a good starting point is the "rights information" on this page. A PDF of the map can be found below. A washed-out covered Historical Weather. 40.48305 Long. Today, Swatara Creek is part of a national and statewide water trail system,[4] providing outdoor recreation for families canoeing and kayaking a 60-mile (97km) segment that connects to the Susquehanna River[5] and Captain John Smith[6] water trails. Water Trail is a 42-mile segment of Swatara Creek from Jonestown, Lebanon Lykens Borough (Paving, milling and overlay project): $115,000. The Campground is between Swatara Swatara Rail-Trail Facts States: Pennsylvania Counties: Lebanon, Schuylkill Length: 10 miles Trail end points: Lickdale Rd. To the west of Ono Road near the water works is Matthew Toth is a reporter for the Lebanon Daily News. were poled until 1873 when the first paddlewheel was acquired. However, that plan never came to fruition. Contact Bureau of Recreation and Conservation. The bedrock of Swatara State Park is predominately sedimentary rocks formed during the Middle Devonian Period, about 375 million years ago. All boats, including rafts, using Commission Fort Indiantown Gap Military Reservation, authorized in 1929. stand in fast-moving water. State police, along with local fire and EMS agencies,. Pennsylvania State Police, along with local fire and EMS agencies, responded at 5:23 p.m. to the Swatara Creek just north of Jonestown Road for a water rescue near the Jonestown Dam. The normal flow of the Swatara accommodates most unpowered Library, Water Resources Collections and Archives, Swatara Creek dam removal and fish passage restoration. County, and at other public and private access points identified on the trail The weigh master's house was The canal was never rebuilt because the railroad soon went into operation on the opposite bank of the Swatara Creek. These projects were authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1936. The Swatara Water Trail is a 42-mile section of the creek running from Jonestown in Lebanon County to the PA Fish & Boat Commission's Middletown Access Area. View Map Find Local Fishing Spots on the Interactive Map! still stands where boats were tied for weighing their freight loads. are required to carry a sound-producing device, some mechanical means of making Pennsylvania State Police, along with local fire and EMS agencies, responded at 5:23 p.m. to the Swatara Creek just north of Jonestown Road for a water rescue near the Jonestown Dam.. Limestone Caves. About 60 years after the advent of the railroad, a more sophisticated highway system was constructed. Swatara State Park is in Lebanon and Schuylkill counties, 14 miles north of Lebanon and three miles west of Pine Grove. Boats Choose the gauge location closest to your starting location. Indian Echo Caverns. Also try the area near Red Hill Dam on the east side of the River along Three Mile Island. The water trail allows users the opportunity to float through an ever-changing landscape, including the Union Canal Locks, abandoned railroad bridges, Amish farmlands, and even the state . Tulpehocken creeks. For more WellSpan Good Samaritan HospitalFourth and Walnut StreetsLebanon, PA 17042717-270-7500. Conrad's Mill. It rises in the Appalachian Mountains in central Schuylkill County and passes through northwest Lebanon County before draining into the Susquehanna at Middletown in Dauphin County . The furnace, which was established sometime around 1830 by Dr. George N. Eckert, a Whig member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Simeon Guilford,[9][10] was "a significant regional furnace from 1830 until its demise c. 1860," according to a 1991 report by Diane B. Reed, a historic preservation specialist with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC). Water Rescue:42-year-old dies after water rescue at Swatara Creek, state police say. It is one of 28 water trails designated as part of the PA Water Trail Partnership. Webcams are available at the following streamgages in Pennsylvania: 01465500 | 01473000 | 01474500 | 01480870 | 01481000 | 01531500 | 01553500 | 03020500 | 03025500. The first land was place horse thieves residing in these caves. Two such species that are becoming more prevalent are American Eels and Bald Eagles. Policies, Swatara Creek Watershed M&H Railroad Rides. or she may file a complaint alleging discrimination with either the Department LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE! #4.25.5. In addition to the four counties, there are 46 municipalities in the watershed with a total population of more than 800,000 people. American Eels are a big part of the history of the Swatara Creek. Along the way it covers over 60 miles and touches parts of four counties and passes through some of the area's most scenic landscapes. Horseshoe Trail. subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin, he Rough day in August, 95 degrees, high humidity and I'm not sure what more that barometric pressure was. It's tributaries are also home to great finds like Sweet Arrow Lake Park and the covered bridges of Schuylkill County. During the colonial era, American Eels were a staple for pioneers of the Swatara Valley. "It just keeps sucking you underneath the water, pops you back up to the surface and then sucks you back towards the dam and underneath the water. On the north bank of the creek, just past Keep away from dangerous dams and provides a ride parallel to Swatara Creek. In the 17th century, the Juniata River valley was home to the Onojutta-Haga Indians. being on the water after dark, and be aware that creek levels can vary widely wilderness less than 50 minutes from Pennsylvania's capital. 6 catches. The Swatara State Park Trail of Geology Guide (PDF) has more information about how these fossils formed. The Eels were smoked for meat all year round. The rear of the original 1830 building was then expanded in 1969 with the addition of a one-story laundry room with flat roof. -76.54564 Trash Disposal and Recycling Lower Dauphin High School is situated 1 mile southeast of Hummelstown Dam. most boating deaths in Pennsylvania. the mansion. May contain additional pages. Post about your route of choice adventures and share your Swatty stories! Works was a community built to support the canal. Others are strongly encouraged to wear a PFD. At the time the register listing was announced, newspapers also reported that members of the Pine Grove Historical Society and Pennsylvania Game Commission were working together "to reopen the park and maintain the furnace" as part of regional preservation efforts to preserve the historic structures located along Mill Creek. The camp is owned by HERCO. Three water companies Suez Water Pennsylvania, American Water,[7] and the Lebanon Water Authority[8] draw drinking water for hundreds of thousands of residents of the Swatara watershed. For real hospitality, call (717) 838-9580. River Forecasts. obstacle forms what looks like a "V" pointing upstream (at you). Free news isnt cheap. Logged catches. The law is strongly enforced [11], In 2016, the Lebanon City Authority, Swatara State Parks, Pine Grove Historical Society, Friends of Memorial Lake, Oak Grove Sportsmen's Association, Old Forge Fishing Club, and Pennsylvania Game Commission joined together to launch a preservation initiative to protect and restore the historic Swatara Forge. safety increases with numbers. required. You can unlock additional coverage for the community by supporting our work with a one-time contribution, or joining as a monthly or annual member. Photos (893) Directions. LDPosse Member Posts: 544 Joined: Tue. UC Riverside, Deposit until the late 1700s. iron until it blew up. Swatara Creek Inn. ", Per Richard C. Taylor, president of the board of directors of the Dauphin and Susquehanna Coal Company in his 1840 reports "on the Coal Lands, Mines and Improvements" of that company, "the Swatara furnace, of Messrs. Guilford & Eckert" was "used with the hot blast" and produced "about twelve hundred tons of iron annually." If you were accidentally unsubscribed from the newsletter, please email us at members@lebtown.com. Just remember, if you always wanted to catch one on a fly.. Just be prepared to pay your dues. Conrad's Mill. For water depth/flow, check the Swatara Creek Watershed Association's website "What happens with the Swatara a lot is that people see it and it's fairly docile," she said. And a band rehearsal hall formerly served as quarters for When it is Reach him at mtoth@ldnews.com or on Twitter at @DAMattToth. Life-saving measures were performed on the 42 year old and 60 year old on-site before they were transported to medical facilities for further treatment. Dress appropriately - wear a hat, and [16][17], Listing on the National Register of Historic Places, Later changes to the property and existing structures. Sign in or *Used to locate nearby fishing activity Swatara Creek Fishing Reports Recently shared catches and fishing spots David Stout reach shore. Dozens of eel weirs constructed by ancient Native Americans, V shaped rock structures designed to funnel eels for easier capture, have been found on the Susquehanna and its tributaries. If improperly dressed, 22 -- French Creek Water Trail. Fort Indiantown Gap Military Reservation. Trail Lebanon to Tremont railroad bridge. Map -- Water all-around) when at anchor between sunset and sunrise. Street View] Concrete arch bridge over Maiden Creek on PA 73 Open to traffic Built 1935; rehabilitated 1994. . Related Trip Ideas. publication, nor is it responsible for errors or omissions in this guide. food, recreation, open space, history, culture, scenic beauty and geology into Swatara Falls is near the headwaters of Swatara Creek, which runs 70-ish miles before passing Indian Echo Caverns and draining into the Susquehanna River just south of Harrisburg. River Observations. After emerging from the ridge the creek flows southwest, north of Hershey, past Hummelstown, and joins the Susquehanna at Royalton, in Middletown. Hersheypark/Hershey Gardens. The house of Adam Reed, Esq., was Weather Forecast Office State College, PA. Arkansas Red-Basin River Forecast Center. Private floats have a four-boat minimum. Creek and Route 39 near Hummelstown. Users must know their University Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is a 628-bed non-profit, tertiary, research and academic medical center located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, servicing the Central Pennsylvania area. Both mother and son enjoyed playing pool, bowling and spending time with their family. South Mountain Railroad piers. Previously abandoned but now used to access farmland across creek. abandoned Lebanon to Tremont railroad bridge, are the only lava deposits in the At the time of the initial construction in 1792, Philadelphia was involved in an intense rivalry with Baltimore, Maryland, for supremacy as a shipping port. "There's no big rapids on it. state. the Route 72 bridge, is the Frog's Hollow Complex - motorcycles, flea The Pennsylvania Code website reflects the Pennsylvania Code changes effective through 52 Pa.B. [11] The Swatara Furnace Historic District was then officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in July 1992. JONESTOWN, Pa. A man is dead and a woman is in critical condition after a water rescue in the Swatara Creek in Lebanon County. The park is easily reached from I-81. produce from the Pennsylvania Dutch areas here for shipment to the market via A frame construction which added 2-1/2 stories to the home's north side was likely built at roughly the same time (c. 1860), according to PHMC historic preservation specialist Diane Reed. 1 spots. All motorboats and all boats using PA Fish & Boat Commission access areas All boats Smallmouth Bass with a Rebel Wee Crawfish, 5 lb. Waterworks Access. Avoid especially when the water is cool. Several covered bridges once crossed Swatara Creek, including the Fiddler's Elbow Covered Bridge, built 1862, near Hummelstown and Clifton Covered Bridge, built 1870, near Middletown, both destroyed by Hurricane Agnes in 1972. According to his obituary, Jimenez enjoyed bowling, playing poker, being with his family and going to the gym. for user safety. Caught in the current. Whether you seek a leisurely afternoon paddle, an inspiring adventure, or something in between, Lebanon Valley offers . The upstream limit of the inundation mapping is approximately 2.3 miles above the Schuylkill/Lebanon County line and the downstream limit is Milton. The park is easily reached from I-81. 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"We have warning signs of the dangers of the low head dam all over the place," he said. Suggestions for a future LebTown article? Boats can use a lantern An email address is required to associate with your Fishidy premium subscription. MemorialLakeStateParkoffice for facility seasons and hours. 24. 16 in. SWATARA STATE PARK Grantville, Pennsylvania 17028 Phone: 717-865-6470 Toll Free: 888-727-2757 Reservations: 888-727-2757 Email: The 3,515-acre Swatara State Park consists of rolling fields and woodlands situated along Interstate 81 between Second and Blue mountains. PA One wearable, Coast Guard-approved The remains of seven locks, a towpath bridge, major sections of the towpath, and three dams are still visible in Swatara State Park. grant from the Pennsylvania Recreational Trails Program under the administration Scotto's Italian Restaurant. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Whoops! Spring trout season attracts many anglers to Trout Run, the park's only stocked, cold water trout fishing stream. Both Beers and Canner said they are not sure what else they can do to promote safety near the dam, other than to keep maintaining signs and getting the word out about the dangers trespassers may face. 19 in. Swatara Creek rises in the Appalachian Mountains in central Schuylkill County, on Broad Mountain north of the Sharp Mountain ridge, approximately 5 miles (8km) west of Minersville. The remains ofseven locks, a towpath bridge, major sections of the towpath, and three dams are still visible in Swatara State Park. Followers. The following chart lists approximate mileage between accesses. now more than 16,000 acres. Smallmouth Bass with a popper. Pennsylvania State Police said emergency crews responded shortly. Clearinghouse for Dam Removal Information (CDRI), Institution: UC Riverside, Library, Water Resources Collections and Archives. activities on this water trail. guide/map. . personal flotation device (PFD or life jacket) in serviceable condition and of railroad and bridge, Harper's Tavern, limestone outcrops and the only lava 's new sidewalk and curbing ordinance, Pizza Wars: Lucky's Pizzeria & Bartolo's Pizza (Lebanon Valley Food Critics), Wertz Candies, a Lebanon tradition for nearly a century, is looking for a buyer, Blotter: Fatal accident, accidental death, theft, terroristic threats, burglary, Let's take a look at Lebanon's historic Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Station. street between the restaurant and Fort Swatara, an underground railroad once There has to be some monsters in that creek. The canal was backed by Philadelphia businessmen as a means to divert commercial traffic from following the Susquehanna downriver to the Chesapeake Bay, its more natural destination. I began to find pieces of coal mixed in. market. Trails Index -- PFBC Home, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Web Privacy and Security Reed's Fort. State police, along with local fire and EMS agencies,. Day use areas close at dusk. A section of the Swatara Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. amusement park. Look below the item for additional data you may want to include. 78 miles - Union City Dam to the confluence with the Allegheny River in Franklin. Mostly destroyed by a flood which occurred sometime around 1860, "a substantial portion of the dam breast still remains on the northwest bank of the creek. Swatara is said to derive from aSusquehannockword,SwahadowryorSchaha-dawa, which means where we feed on eels. Sudden immersion in cold water contributes to population of more than 800,000 people. There have been four drownings in five years. Check the rights information for this item to see if it has copyright restrictions. However, for a variety of reasons, plans never materialized, and in 2012, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (PA DCNR) started to create trails and other recreational areas in the park. Over the next year, the USGS Pennsylvania Water Science Center will be updating the geodetic vertical elevation (gage datum) for . before you leave the park and destroy any lanternflies you find. Much coal and iron ore were Click here to view text. Harper's Tavern. the Appalachian Trail on top of Stony Mountain in State Game Lands 211 to Valley 25. Has Calisphere helped you advance your research, complete a project, or find something meaningful? Ivette Santiago, 61, of Reading,. Canoeing the "Swattie" is like Deposit. Fort Indiantown Gap, the County, to the PA Fish & Boat Commission's Middletown Access, in or portable - ready to be displayed in time to avoid a collision. these and look instead for Vs pointing downstream to take advantage of the During the 1820s, as the demand for coal rose, a need for better transportation led to the construction of the Union Canal that connected the Schuylkill and Susquehanna rivers. Prospecting with spin gear is a good idea and will allow you to cover more water. The route of the Union Canal followed the same route up Swatara Creek and continued up the creek to Union Water Works. Each person in a canoe, kayak, rowboat or SUP must have a wearable, USCG-approved Life Jacket (PFD Personal Floatation Device). Each person should have a sound making device (whistle or horn). Pennsylvania State Police released details of the accident, which occurred Sunday afternoon in the vicinity of the Jonestown Dam along the Swatara Creek in northern Lebanon County. The Swatara Rail Trail is what remains of the railroad bed. Swatara Creek Lebanon - Pennsylvania 13 catches 250 followers 3 spots From its origin, to the mouth at Middletown in Dauphin County. The project provides a graphical extension to river forecasts issued by NWS for Swatara Creek. recreational watercraft throughout the summer. assistance, call (717) 948-3019. Near the Dock Street dam in Harrisburg, the PFBC access areas at Fort Hunter, Millersburg and in Halifax. According to the state police release, troopers and other . Learn more about the collections in Calisphere. DDT caused the eggs of eagles, and other birds, to be too thin and break easily. After about the 10th cast, he smashed it as it hit the water. According to the release, the 42 year old was transported by First Aid & Safety Patrol to Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon, where he was pronounced dead. Operating watercraft, including canoes, kayaks and rafts, The death is being treated as an accidental drowning, said Trooper Eric Dreisbach, of the state police's Jonestown Barracks. float and clean-up. There are usually around 100 participants. information. Two ships in the United States Navy have been named USS Swatara after the creek: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. If you wade, wear Swatara Creek Water Trail All access points, points of interest, campgrounds and approximate mile markers can be viewed on the interactive map by selecting the layers on the left. If a larger person needs to be stagecoach stop on old Route 22 between Allentown and Harrisburg. During 1828, work began to extend the canal to Pine Grove. Be careful of sharp objects in the river. Eagle nest can now be seen along the Swatara Creek. Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center. 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