Susquehanna River - Statue of Liberty Run

The Statue of Liberty Adventure

11.75 miles | 4 hours

The paddle begins north of Harrisburg at the Amity Hall Access along the Juniata River, north of Duncannon, PA and ends at the Marysville Heritage Park Access by the Rockville Bridge in Marysville. You don’t have to be an expert for this float, but there are some challenging aspects that require a heightened focus and strict attention to the mapped route. At the riverbend just over a mile upstream from the takeout point, paddlers will encounter a short stretch of class 2 rapids through the Dauphin Narrows. After navigating the Narrows along the river left, paddlers should immediately cross to the river right. This crossing provides the best (and safest) view of the statue and the Narrows.

Access Point: Amity Hall, Juniata River
Takeout: Marysville Heritage Park, Susquehanna River

Opportunities to Explore
 

We’ve marked this float at about 4 hours, but it can be done in a straight shot in as little as 3 hours depending on conditions or it can last 5 or more hours if paddlers choose to explore along the way. There are peaceful stretches that invite paddlers to roam in and out of coves along the riverbanks, and a variety of channels between the small islands that dot the river. Kayakers can come ashore on the islands and enjoy a picnic lunch – just be sure to respect all private property signs and use caution loading and disembarking.