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    Pennsylvania Water Trails

    Pennsylvania's 29 Water Trails span across lakes, rivers, and streams with public kayaking canoeing, and paddling access.

    Three men wearing life jackets and kayaking on the Conestoga River

    Water Trails

    Learn more about the Pennsylvania Environmental Council's (PEC) Water Trail Program supporting all 29 water trails in Pennsylvania.

    PEC's Water Trail Website

    Featured Water Trails

    Take a deep dive into the water trails featured in our Pennsylvania Angler & Boater Magazine.

    The West Branch Susquehanna River as seen from the overlook at Hyner View State Park, Clinton County.

    West Branch Susquehanna River Water Trail

    228 miles of fishing and paddling opportunities from Cherry Tree, Indiana County, to Sunbury, Northumberland County.

    West Branch Susquehanna River Water Trail
    Scenic Juniata River with colorful fall forestry pictured along the stream

    Juniata River Water Trail

    Over 150 miles of designated National Recreation Trail traveling from Canoe Creek State Park in Hollidaysburg to the mouth of the Susquehanna River in Duncannon.

    Juniata River Water Trail
    Drone photo shot from above the Schuylkill River as a group of paddlers sojourn down the river.

    Schuylkill Water Trail

    137 miles of scenic water trail starting at the headwaters in the tiny coal town of Tuscarora flowing southeast through five counties to its confluence with the Delaware River.

    Schuylkill Water Trail