Mason Dixon Trail Leg 11 Peach Bottom to Holtwood, Class C/D, 15-16 Miles

  • Saturday, November 26, 2022
  • 7:00 AM
  • see directions: carpooling at 7:00 AM, shuttle at 8:00 AM

Meet HL Joe Kiczek (c) 484-639-8824 at the Conestoga Trail Trailhead Parking Area at 8:00AM.  From there we will shuttle to Dorsey Boat Launch next to the Peach Bottom Power Plant. Hike will be along the western shore of the Susquehanna River and feature several stream crossings, numerous climbs and descents including a steep climb on switchbacks away from Muddy Creek, over and around large rocks, and descend a rock face on rungs. Explore Peavine Island.  Pass by remnants of Lock 12 and the restored Lock 15 at Exelon’s Interpretive Center. HL requests participants to confirm attendance by Friday evening. We can meet up in the Home Depot parking area behind the Arby’s Restaurant  (800 Commons Drive Parkesburg, PA 19365) to carpool with a 7:00 AM departure, maximum number of hikers per car is 2 since this is a shuttle hike. Written directions for shuttle to start will be handed out at meet up. ADDRESS: 481-497 McCalls Ferry Road Airville, PA 17302. DIRECTIONS: From the Norman Wood Bridge (Route 372) as it crosses the Susquehanna River, turn right on to McCalls Ferry Road (1st right after crossing the river), Go to 2nd parking area (sign for Mason-Dixon Trail is at lot). GPS COORDINATES: 39.814662, -76.331203. GOOGLE MAPS: RM7C+CF Airville, PA. Bring water, snacks, lunch and a spirit for adventure.

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