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Spend the day biking this scenic route along the Susquehanna River through several historic river towns and villages. Part of Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail.
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Northwest Lancaster County River Trail Bike
Year Round Bike
SN: 130532 - 2026 / Y2671
From Fri, Jan 2nd, 2026 to Dec 31st, 2026
Start box available: Open Tues-Sun. Hours vary, see Event information.
Columbia, Pennsylvania
The address/location to the Physical Start Box (PSB) for mapping services such as Google or Siri is as follows:
Columbia Crossing River Trails Center, 41 Walnut Street, Columbia, PA 17512
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
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Event comments
The trail connects the historic river towns and villages of Columbia, Marietta, Bainbridge, and Falmouth. You will start in Columbia, ride through Marietta, passing old homes and eating places, continues on to Bainbridge and then to Falmouth where you will turn around and follow the River Trail back to the start point.
Rating: 2A, Distance: 35km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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Strollers: No |
Wheelchairs: No |
Event information
Start Point Hours: September to May: Tue-Sat 10am to 4pm, Sun 12pm to 4pm; Memorial Day to Labor Day: Tue-Fri 10am to 5pm, Sat-Sun 9am to 6pm The bike route is on the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail. Most of the trail is paved with some sections still being developed.Look for parking signs.There is no fee for Guest bikers or children under 12. The Rovers pay these fees.
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Driving to the start box
41 Walnut Street, Columbia, PA 17512. 717-449-5607 Route 30 East to Route 441 Exit. Right at stop sign to light at 3rd Street. Left on 3rd Street to Walnut Street after first light. Right on Walnut Street. Carefully cross railroad tracks. Look for signs for parking. From Route 30 West, exit at Route 441. At stoplight, cross 3rd Street and continue to Walnut Street. Right on Walnut Street, carefully crossing railroad tracks.
Maps phrase and directions link
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Columbia Crossing River Trails Center, 41 Walnut Street, Columbia, PA 17512 |
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Susquehanna Rovers Volksmarch Club (AVA-0328)
Event website: www.avaclubs.org/SRVC/
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