Paddling Itineraries on the Susquehanna River

Watsontown to Lewisburg Paddle

Start your journey at the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) Watsontown access point that is off Dickson Avenue. At the Watsontown put-in there is a parking lot at the end of Park Road which is just off Dickson Avenue. As you paddle downriver the landscape is dominated by forests, farm fields, historic bridges and wildlife that includes eagles, waterfowl, and songbirds. This trip includes an optional break at Milton State Park, an island park on the Susquehanna River, around mile 4.5 in your trip. To reach Milton State Park you must paddle to the left side of the island (look for channel on river left) to reach the boat launch that is located under the bridge. Milton State Park has day use facilities, and the island is suitable for hiking on a network of walking trails around the whole island. If you decide not to stop at Milton State Park, then you can navigate around the island on either the right or left. As you continue down river you will pass more farm fields, a small island, and a historic railroad bridge that will be an indicator that the George Street take-out is approaching. Be sure to keep an eye out for the eagles that like to perch on the bridge. The take-out will be river right after you pass under the route 45 bridge.

For a map and more information about this paddle, visit the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership's website: Watsontown to Lewisburg - 8.5 miles

Shorten this route by putting in at Watsontown and getting out at Milton State Park - pack for a picnic lunch amongst the old trees at this delightful park. Or put in at Milton and paddle downriver to Lewisburg. You can also extend this segment by continuing past Lewisburg to the Fence Drive-In restaurant where you can stop for a fish sandwich, fries and a thick creamy milkshake!

Milton to Shikellamy Paddle

This paddling trip provides a perfect opportunity to explore the iconic West Branch of the Susquehanna River, visit some local state parks, and experience first-hand the confluence of the Susquehanna River branches. 

For a map and more information about this paddle, visit the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership's website: Milton to Shikellamy - 11 miles

This itinerary can be adjusted into shorter segments. 

• Milton to Lewisburg
• Lewisburg to Winfield
• Lewisburg to Northumberland

Isle of Que Loop

This loop around Boy Scout Island is a shorter paddle that’s great for a morning jaunt or early evening excursion after work. It offers a little bit of a workout with some stretches of upriver paddling and it almost guarantees a chance to see some wildlife. This route is an upriver paddle for the first half-mile, a long leisurely stretch downriver for the next 1.2 miles, then upriver again back to the boat launch for the last mile. 

For a map and more information about this paddle, visit the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership's website: Isle of Que Loop - 2.75 miles

Susquehanna Greenway Partnership Water Trails

The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership (SGP) works tirelessly to grow the Greenway by connecting communities, promoting active healthy living, and facilitating collaborative partnerships along the Susquehanna River. This work strives towards creating a Greenway that builds connections along the Susquehanna River, inspires people to engage with the outdoors, and transforms communities into places where people want to live, work, and explore.

The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership's River Water Trails are boat routes suitable for canoes, kayaks, and small motorized watercraft. They contain access points, boat launches, day use sites, and/or overnight camping sites for the boating public.

For more maps and information about the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership's water trails visit their website: Water Trails