2022 Paddler's Guide

A Paddler’s Guide to the Schuylkill River Water Trail was published in 2022 and includes all the great details, maps and information of the first edition with important updates including the addition of several water trail landings.

The guide consists of an informative, spiral-bound, 20-page booklet and a portfolio of feature-rich, detailed, tri-fold maps of the 18 sections of this 115-mile water trail flowing through southeastern Pennsylvania. This comprehensive guide, printed on waterproof, highly-durable synthetic stock, was written and designed to help the first-time visitor or the seasoned Schuylkill veteran discover, explore, and enjoy this remarkable river as well as its riverside communities, attractions, and significant and colorful history.

“A Paddler’s Guide to the Schuylkill River Water Trail” was published by the Schuylkill River National and State Heritage Area and designed by avid paddler Brian Swisher, with the cooperation and assistance of a host of individuals and groups from the paddling community, government agencies, environmental non-profits, community organizations, photographers, illustrators, writers, and more. We would like to acknowledge and heartily thank all those who contributed to this epic endeavor!