Trail in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US
Capital Area Greenbelt |
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Length | 20 mi (32 km) |
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Location | Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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Use | Hiking, biking, cross country skiing and fishing |
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Grade | up to 10% |
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Difficulty | Easy to Moderate |
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Season | Dawn to dusk, year-round |
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Sights | Susquehanna River, Blue Ridge Mountains, and local parks and attractions |
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Hazards | Traffic (at road crossings) |
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Surface | Asphalt, concrete, crushed stone |
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Website | http://caga.org/ |
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The Capital Area Greenbelt is a looping trail located in the area of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This 20-mile loop around Pennsylvania's capital city provides visitors and tourists with opportunities to hike, ride bicycles, skate, jog, fish, walk their dogs, spot rare birds, learn about history, enjoy native flora and fauna, and appreciate nature. While parts of the trail are shared with roads, most of the loop is a dedicated path. The Trail, as it is commonly referred to by locals, passes along the Susquehanna River through Reservoir Park, Riverfront Park, Five Senses Garden, and Wildwood Park and Nature Center. In addition to parks, the Capital Area Greenbelt passes alongside attractions including the grave site of John Harris Sr. (the namesake of the city of Harrisburg), the Governor's Mansion, Fort Hunter, Harrisburg State Hospital, and the National Civil War Museum.