Shovel

Difficulty: Easy

Distance: 1.00 miles

Restrooms: Yes

Stroller Friendly: Yes

Wheelchair Friendly: Yes

Playground: Yes

Dog Friendly: Yes

Location: Shikellamy State Park – Marina

Clues for Your Hike

1. As you enter Shikellamy State Park, park in the last parking area to your left across from the old marina building. Look toward the river. You should see a sign that says, “Susquehanna River Watershed.” Your hike begins here.
2. When you reach the sign, turn left and follow the paved path that is closest to the inside edge.
3. Walk past the old marina building.
4. When the paths split, stay to the left and walk slightly uphill toward the playground and the brown Hill restroom.
5. Follow the path as it curves to the right. Walk downhill and cross over the crosswalk toward the river.
6. At the bottom of the path, turn right, walking away from the boat launch area.
7. You will pass the rowing pavilion on your left.
8. As you get closer to where the West and North Branch rivers meet, look among the trees on the right to find the post.
9. When you reach Kury Point, follow the path on the left toward your vehicle.
10. When you reach the Point restroom, stay on the path to your right until you safely return to the “Susquehanna River Watershed” sign.

Did You Know?

• There are over 100 different types of shovels and in the American Revolution, soldiers used them to dig trenches and fortifications.
• A shovel or spade is a lightweight model used for digging out loose material at fossil and dinosaur digs.
• In the US, shovels are produced in every state, with most being made in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.