Trail Info

LCSWMA owns over 1,000 acres of land, most of which is located near the Susquehanna River. The land is used to manage waste in a sustainable and environmentally safe manner. But LCSWMA also views land as a resource for improving the livability of our community. For example, we partner with the Wildlife Habitat Council to create biologically diverse habitats and encourage native wildlife at our landfill property. We also create open space in our greater community. Explore some of our open space projects below.

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Farmingdale Trail

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Located near our Transfer Station Complex in Lancaster, Farmingdale Trail offers 3.5 miles of trails that wind through 70 acres of wetlands and woodlands. Visitors can take advantage of numerous scenic views, and enjoy a dog park with their furry friends.

People riding their bikes and walking along a trail beside a river

Northwest Lancaster County River Trail

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A 14-mile recreation trail, the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail passes through 5 municipalities at the northwestern edge of Lancaster County. Here, visitors enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. In collaboration with other organizations and municipalities, LCSWMA helped develop the trail, including the construction of the Shock’s Mill Bridge River Walkway.

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Capital Area Greenbelt

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The trail is a 20 mile loop through and around Harrisburg. It passes along the Susquehanna River through Riverfront Park, through wooded areas, urban offices, residential areas, and scenic parks, including Reservoir Park and Wildwood Park. Parts of the trail share the road, but most of the loop is on dedicated paths. Most of the trail is paved but portions are gravel or crushed stone.

A beautiful wetland surrounded by grasslands.

Chestnut Grove Natural Area

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The Chestnut Grove Natural Area is a 170-acre nature preserve located near the Frey Farm Landfill in Conestoga. This nature preserve offers 4.5 miles of walking, hiking, and equestrian trails that explore wetlands, grasslands, wildflower meadows, and the River Hills. This site offers visitors exciting opportunities to explore a critical habitat for local wildlife.