Fort Hunter Conservancy — Attraction in Middle Paxton Township

After reading reviews, my wife and I decided to attempt this trail. I'm sure the payoff is great, really. I believe that. BUT, no amount of bug spray can prepare for the current onslaught of mosquitos. We made it about 1/4 mile in and not only did any indication of the right trail disappear, but we were almost carried off by a relentless gang of bugs. Really. They had leather jackets and tried to steal our phones. We had to turn back. But the reviews are accurate. Little to no blazes were seen and I'll wrap myself in kevlar before...

Pros: maybe the best view in the Harrisburg area- with a swing on the power line at the very top!(and a boat too but hey whatever you think you need) Cons: getting to the top is horribly marked and overgrown. Because much of it is below power lines the trail is full of loose stones and it’s very easy to lose your footing and fall into the thorny brush because it is not...

Trails are a little confusing. Private property signs everywhere. We parked in the parking lot and some man was pretty rude even though we weren’t on his property. Maybe this park should be closed if the people who live near by will be jerks. Seriously don’t recommend. At least wait a few years for the backwoods weird people to...