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Stroll between parks along the Susquehanna River. Learn some history, view the river and maybe see some wildlife.
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Historic Fort Hunter
Seasonal Walk
SN: 130528 - 2026 / Y3177
Starting Wed, Apr 1st, 2026 until Sep 30th, 2026
Start box available: 24/7 Walk only during daylight hours.
Physical start box and Online start box (OSB) option
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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 route is on grass paths, paved walkways, and gravel trails. The walk uses the Capital Area Greenbelt connection between Fort Hunter Park and Wildwood Park. Both parks have shaded areas, the Greenbelt does not. Wear sunscreen and carry water. The route takes you along the Susquehanna River on the Greenbelt to Wildwood Park. At Wildwood Park, you may observe turtles, birds, and many flowers around the lake. Returning along the Greenbelt to Fort Hunter Park, you walk around the many preserved historic buildings and learn a little bit about them. As an alternative to using the OSB, the event POC supports REMOTE REGISTRATION where emails or US mail to/from the POC are used to request event registration, send directions, collect event fees, and provide stamped insert cards/books. Contact Pat Eby for remote registration. DO NOT contact the POC for Online Start Box issues, instead use the OSB-Contact Us- link on the bottom of the my.ava.org homepage.
Rating: 1A, Distance: 5, 10km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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Strollers: Medium |
Wheelchairs: Medium |
Event information
Plan an additional 45 minutes if you would like to tour the Fort Hunter Mansion. Saturday tour times: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm. The cost is $5.00. Plan additional time during the walk to visit the Olewine Nature Center between the hours of 10am to 4pm at no cost. There is no fee for Guest walkers or children under 12. The Rovers pay these fees.
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
OSB - First register for the event
The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.
This event also has a physical start box. These are the driving directions:
Hotel Hanna on the River, 525 S Front St, Harrisburg. From 1-83 take the Second St Exit, go straight at first traffic light (Paxton St), then get into the left lane. Turn left at the next traffic light (Washington St). Turn left at Front St and get into far right lane. At the next traffic light, turn right into the Hotel Hanna on the River's parking lot.
Maps phrase and directions link
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Fort Hunter Park - West Parking Lot, 5300 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 |
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PLEASE do not mix and match between the two registration methods. It will confuse you and the club. Choose one, OSB or PSB, to complete the event.
Susquehanna Rovers Volksmarch Club (AVA-0328)
Event website: www.avaclubs.org/SRVC/
Click inside the box to send an email to the POC.