Tucquan Glen Nature Preserve Trail
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Pennsylvania · lancaster County

Tucquan Glen Nature Preserve Trail

Short but steep forest hike with creek crossings and boulder features.

Rating
Length
2.7 mi
Difficulty
5
County
lancaster
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Kellys Run Loop Trail

Popular preserve loop with stream ravine terrain and rocky sections.

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Kilgore Falls Trail

Short walk to a scenic waterfall in Rocks State Park.

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King and Queen Seat Trail

Rocks State Park hike to dramatic rocky outcrop overlooks.

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About This Trail

A steep 2.7-mile descent through a hemlock-shaded ravine along Tucquan Creek with boulder crossings and cascading pools in the Lancaster County river hills. The trail drops to the Susquehanna River through one of the most rugged and beautiful nature preserves in the region. Often combined with Kellys Run for a challenging shuttle hike through the Conestoga Trail corridor.

Location

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Coordinates: 39.8687967, -76.3192891
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Getting There

From Lancaster, take Route 324 south to River Road. Turn left and continue about 2 miles south to the Tucquan Glen Nature Preserve sign on the right, between Pequea and Holtwood.

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Kellys Run Loop Trail

Popular preserve loop with stream ravine terrain and rocky sections.

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Kilgore Falls Trail

Short walk to a scenic waterfall in Rocks State Park.

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King and Queen Seat Trail

Rocks State Park hike to dramatic rocky outcrop overlooks.

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Rocks State Park White Trail Loop

Longer state park loop with mixed terrain and views.

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Chickies Rock Overlook Trail

Short climb to prominent Susquehanna River overlook.

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