Hiking Trails Of the Lower Susquehanna River:

For More Octoraro Information: Creek Outdoor Central News Network www.outdoorcentral.com/2008/07/07 /marylands-historic-octoraro-creek- trail-reopens-to-the-public/ Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway www.hitourtrails.com/ U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service www.fws.gov/chesapeakebay/news letter/Fall05/Octoraro/Octoraro.htm Conowingo Visitors Center 4948 Conowingo Road Darlington, MD 21034 (410) 457-2426

Fishing, hiking, sightseeing and bird watching!

All information in this brochure was obtained through various internet websites Octoraro Creek Hiking Nearby Attractions Completed in June 2008, this half mile Octoraro Creek Map: Port Deposit walking trail is located off of Route 222 This historic town on the National Historic downstream from the Conowingo Dam. It register was once a port for arks and rafts begins in the new Conowingo Community traveling down the Susquehanna River. Now, Park and offers an easy, enjoyable walk. The Port Deposit has many quaint shops and trail follows the creek and ends where restaurants. Octoraro empties into the Susquehanna The Union Hotel Restaurant River. This trail is the ideal spot for hiking, sightseeing, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and 1282 Susquehanna River Road Port Deposit, MD 21904-1032 bird watching! The Union Hotel Restaurant and Tavern is north of the Conowingo Dam. It is Fish regularly caught along this trail include approximately 1 mile on the left. catfish, bass, crappies, walleye, carp, eel, Constructed in 1790, this eatery offers a perch, and more! unique dining experience along with its lunch and dinner menus. Bird watchers are sure the have a great Wildflower trail time, too! In addition to Bald Eagles, Osprey, Red-tailed Hawks, Snowy Owls, and South through Fisherman’s Park along the Screech Owls, numerous other birds can be bank of the Susquehanna, this trail passes through wetlands and the base of cliffs. View spotted (and photographed) along this trail. Virginia Bluebells, Dutchman’s Breeches, a variety of birds and other wildlife on this A complete list of birds in the area is easy walking trail. available from the Maryland Ornithological Society at the follow web address: Susquehanna State park trails http://www.mdbirds.org/birds/ There are over 15 miles of trails in mdbirds/checklist/webchecklist.pdf Susquehanna State Park. The trails range from easy to difficult. From Baltimore, take I-95 north to Route This recreational spot is the result of a 155, exit 89. Proceed west on Route 155 to partnership between Exelon and the Route 161. Turn right onto Route 161 and Maryland Department of Natural Resources then right onto Rock Run Road. Follow Rock (DNR) to create more enjoyable public Run Road to the park. walking trails in the area. Exelon, the For further information contact owners of the Conowingo Dam, and DNR Susquehanna State Park at 410-557-7990, have worked together on other similar 410-557-7994 for trail guides, or visit the projects and look forward to continuing to park’s website online at: protect the environment and support local’s http://www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ maps/susmap.html enthusiasm for outdoor activities.